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Odisha aims to become globally competitive maritime state with new strategic roadmap

Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (UNI) The Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP), a long-term strategic roadmap, is set to transform the state into a globally competitive maritime state. A high-level consultative workshop, chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce & Transport Department, on Wednesday, discussed the development of the OMPP (2025–2050).
The plan is being prepared by the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCPWC), IIT Madras, the project’s technical consultant.
The plan is aligned with key national initiatives such as Sagarmala, PM Gati Shakti, and the Maritime India Vision 2030, ensuring seamless integration between state and national maritime development goals.
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