Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for leveraging India’s maritime potential, emphasizing Gujarat’s strategic advantage due to its extensive coastline.
Speaking at a public event, CM Patel said: "In the changing parameters of the 21st century, PM Modi gave a vision to get opportunities in modern trade with the help of maritime. His vision is clear that Gujarat has a long coastline and its advantage must be taken... Industries are established near the ports... As a result, Gujarat handles 49% of the total national cargo..."
He highlighted the state’s growing role in trade and industry, noting that the development of ports has facilitated industrial growth along the coastline.
