PM Modi's Maharashtra Visit: Vadhvan Port and Global Fintech Fest 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit to Maharashtra | On August 30, PM Modi will visit Maharashtra to lay the foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project and address the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 in Mumbai. |
| Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 | The event will be held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Modi will address a special session at 11 a.m. The event features 800 speakers, 350 sessions, and will launch over 20 thought leadership reports and white papers. |
| Vadhvan Port Project | Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of the ₹76,000 crore deepwater port project in Palghar at 1:30 p.m. The port aims to enhance maritime connectivity, reduce transit times, and serve as a trade hub. |
| Fisheries Projects | Modi will inaugurate 218 fisheries projects worth ₹1,560 crores. These include fishing harbours, aquaparks, and advanced technologies, expected to create 500,000 jobs and enhance fish production. |
| Vessel Communication and Support System | Modi will launch the national rollout of this ₹360 crore project, installing 100,000 transponders on fishing vessels in 13 coastal states and UTs. The system, developed by ISRO, aims to improve safety and communication. |