S&P Global (@SPGlobal) Energy team led-by Mr. Arjav Pandya, Senior Director, Strategy and Market Development and Mr. Krispen Atkinson, Associate Director and Maritime Lead, CERA Consulting, called on Dr. Prabir De (@Prabir_India) , Professor, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) to discuss emerging opportunities in maritime sector and discuss areas of collaboration between Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris) and S&P Global. CMEC team, comprising Kartik Kishore (@kartikaskk), Consultant, RIS and K. Deepshikha Ganesh (@Deepshikhaecon), Sr. Research Assistant, CMEC, were also present. Mr. Atkinson made a presentation on key trends shaping the global maritime industry. The discussion covered India’s maritime ecosystem, maritime energy transition and decarbonization, alternative marine fuels, future skills and capacity building, and digitalization and maritime intelligence. Opportunities for collaboration in research, market intelligence, advisory services, executive training, and knowledge partnerships were also explored. CMEC–RIS looks forward to furthering this engagement and strengthening collaboration towards a more innovative, resilient, and sustainable maritime sector. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn

#CMECMaritimeLectureSeries 🌊 22nd Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series & Policy Dialogue Join us for a discussion on “Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties”. The dialogue will explore how maritime corridors can strengthen global supply-chain resilience amid geopolitical uncertainties and disruptions to established shipping routes. Discussions will focus on diversifying maritime connectivity, addressing key operational and regulatory challenges, and identifying practical policy measures to enhance India’s maritime connectivity and trade resilience. 🎙️ Welcome Remarks: Cmde. Sujeet Samaddar, Visiting Fellow, RIS Chair: Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Member, Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports; Former Secretary, MoPSW, Government of India Panelists: ▪ Mr. Arnab Bandyopadhyay, Lead Transport Specialist, World Bank ▪ Mr. Mohammad Jamshed, Distinguished Fellow, Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) ▪ Mr. Pranav Kumar, Vice-President, Reliance Industries Ltd. ▪ Dr. Prabir De, Professor, RIS Vote of Thanks: Dr. Jaswant Kain, Consultant, CMEC 🗓️ 12 October 2026 | 7:00 PM 📍 Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Kindly register at: forms.gle/o6xBeNBPcXhYf7Hk9 Join us at 18:30 hours (6:30 pm) for High Tea and Networking @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @WorldBankIndia @Prabir_India @RajanRatna @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat @mjamshedcs80 @ChintanResearch @jaswantskainjnu @IHCDelhi #MaritimeConnectivity #SupplyChainResilience #MaritimeIndia #PolicyDialogue #RIS #CMEC

#CMECMaritimeLectureSeries 22nd Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series and Policy Dialogue on “Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties”, co-hosted by the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris), DAKSHIN-Global South Centre of Excellence (@DakshinNews), ASEAN India Centre (@AIC_aseanindia) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and the India Habitat Centre (@IHCDelhi) Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Prabir De (@Prabir_India ), Professor at RIS (@RIS_NewDelhi ), who brings over three decades of expertise in international economics, trade and development. His research and policy advisory experience with governments, UN agencies and multilateral development banks offers valuable perspectives on strengthening regional economic integration and building resilient trade corridors. Topic -  Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties Date -   12 October 2026 | Monday Venue - Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Kindly register at: forms.gle/o6xBeNBPcXhYf7Hk9 Join us at 18:30 hours (6:30 pm) for High Tea and Networking @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @RajanRatna @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat

#CMECMaritimeLectureSeries 22nd Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series and Policy Dialogue on “Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties”, co-hosted by the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris), DAKSHIN-Global South Centre of Excellence (@DakshinNews), ASEAN India Centre (@AIC_aseanindia) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and the India Habitat Centre (@IHCDelhi) We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Member, Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports; Former Secretary, MoPSW, Govt. of India. Dr. Ranjan has held significant leadership positions contributing to policy formulation, institutional reforms, and large-scale project execution across multiple sectors. Drawing on his extensive experience in policymaking, port-led development, logistics, and multimodal connectivity, he brings valuable perspectives to advancing India’s maritime ambitions towards 2047. Topic -  Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties Date -   12 October 2026 | Monday Venue - Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Kindly register at: forms.gle/o6xBeNBPcXhYf7Hk9 Join us at 18:30 hours (6:30 pm) for High Tea and Networking @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @Prabir_India @RajanRatna @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat

#CMECMaritimeLectureSeries 22nd Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series and Policy Dialogue on “Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties”, co-hosted by the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris), DAKSHIN-Global South Centre of Excellence (@DakshinNews), ASEAN India Centre (@AIC_aseanindia) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and the India Habitat Centre (@IHCDelhi) We are pleased to welcome Mr. Pranav Kumar, Vice-President, International Trade Policy and Compliance, Reliance Industries Ltd , as a speaker to the panel discussion. With over two decades of experience in trade policy, economic research and regional economic integration, Mr. Kumar brings deep expertise in WTO negotiations, Free Trade Agreements and trade policy advocacy. Join us for an engaging discussion on strengthening trade connectivity and fostering regional economic cooperation amid evolving global trade dynamics. Topic -  Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties Date -   12 October 2026 | Monday Venue - Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Kindly register at: forms.gle/o6xBeNBPcXhYf7Hk9 Join us at 18:30 hours (6:30 pm) for High Tea and Networking @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @Prabir_India @RajanRatna @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat

#CMECMaritimeLectureSeries 22nd Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series and Policy Dialogue on “Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties”, co-hosted by the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris), DAKSHIN-Global South Centre of Excellence (@DakshinNews), ASEAN India Centre (@AIC_aseanindia) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and the India Habitat Centre (@IHCDelhi) We are pleased to welcome · Mr. Mohammad Jamshed (@mjamshedcs80), Distinguished Fellow, Chintan Research Foundation (@ChintanResearch), as a speaker to the panel discussion. Mr. M. Jamshed is a Distinguished Fellow at CRF and Special Rapporteur, National Human Rights Commission of India. He is a former Member of the Central Administrative Tribunal and Member (Traffic) Railway Board has held senior positions as ex officio Secretary to the Government of India and Advised the World Bank on Transport and Regional connectivity. His expertise primarily includes Transport connectivity, Global Infrastructure, Governance and Public Policy, Human rights, Development economics and Geopolitics. An accomplished author and poet, he regularly contributes academic and researched articles and op-eds to national newspapers and shares his insights through electronic media. Topic -  Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties Date -   12 October 2026 | Monday Venue - Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Kindly register at: forms.gle/o6xBeNBPcXhYf7Hk9 Join us at 18:30 hours (6:30 pm) for High Tea and Networking Join us for an insightful discussion on the role of transport connectivity, global infrastructure and governance in strengthening regional integration and building resilient trade corridors amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @Prabir_India @RajanRatna @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat

#CMECMaritimeLectureSeries  22nd Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series and Policy Dialogue on “Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties”, co-hosted by the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris), DAKSHIN-Global South Centre of Excellence (@DakshinNews), ASEAN India Centre (@AIC_aseanindia) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and the India Habitat Centre (@IHCDelhi) We are pleased to welcome Mr. Arnab Bandyopadhyay, who works as the Lead Transport Specialist with the World Bank (@WorldBankIndia) , New Delhi, as a speaker to the panel discussion. Mr. Arnab joined the Bank in 2001 and has since then worked in India, East Asia and East Africa in various transport and logistics operations and knowledge initiatives. During 2020-2025, Mr. Arnab worked as Infrastructure Program Leader for World Bank India office. Mr. Arnab currently coordinates Bank’s engagement in India in the Transport Sector spanning over railways, highways and rural roads, urban transport and water transport. He has several publications on Institutional Benchmarking in infrastructure sector, Integration of Safety and Climate in infrastructure and water transport to his credit and a regular speaker in national and international forums. Topic -  Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties Date -   12 October 2026 | Monday Venue - Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Kindly register at: forms.gle/o6xBeNBPcXhYf7Hk9 Join us at 18:30 hours (6:30 pm) for High Tea and Networking Join us for an engaging discussion on maritime connectivity, resilient trade corridors, and strengthening global supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainties. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @Prabir_India @RajanRatna @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat

#CMECMaritimeLectureSeries  Join us for the Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series and Policy Dialogue on “Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties”, co-hosted by the Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (@cmec_ris), DAKSHIN-Global South Centre of Excellence (@DakshinNews), ASEAN India Centre (@AIC_aseanindia) at Research and Information System for Developing Countries (@RIS_NewDelhi) and the India Habitat Centre (@IHCDelhi) Topic -  Connectivity through Maritime Corridors: Resilience amidst Global Uncertainties Date -   12 October 2026 | Monday Venue - Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Kindly register at: forms.gle/o6xBeNBPcXhYf7Hk9 Join us at 18:30 hours (6:30 pm) for High Tea and Networking The policy dialogue will feature senior-level experts from multilateral institutions, ministries, and leading think tanks, along with practitioners, taking up one of the most pressing issues affecting the global policy discourse and exploring ways to build resilience through maritime corridors. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @Prabir_India @RajanRatna @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat #MaritimeKnowledgeLectureSeries #MaritimeCorridors #MaritimeConnectivity #GlobalTrade #ResilientSupplyChains #MaritimeEconomy #PolicyDialogue #Shipping #MaritimeIndia #CMEC #RIS

Session 2 | Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence through Technology” Dr. Shishir Shrotriya (@shishir_sh), Former Coordinator, CMEC, highlighted two critical challenges in the maritime sector: the “Valley of Death” in technology and the “Valley of Deadlock” in policy implementation. With maritime laws evolving, the next step is timely rule-making and effective implementation. At the same time, India’s growing startup and innovation ecosystem must engage more deeply with maritime challenges. From green shipping corridors, clean technologies and biofouling solutions to underwater noise, ocean litter and autonomous ships, the sector presents significant opportunities for research, innovation and entrepreneurship. He said that India must not only implement maritime technologies, but create and scale them. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat @shishir_sh @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @IHCDelhi #WorldMaritimeDay #MaritimeIndia #MaritimeExcellence #MaritimeTechnology #Innovation #Startups #GreenShipping

Session 2 | Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence through Technology” The session speaker, Dr. Kapil Narula, Global Clean Energy Transition & Climate Leader, highlighted the critical role of clean energy and innovation in shaping the future of the maritime sector, across waterways, ports and shipping. Reframing the theme from “policy to practice” to "practice to policy,” the discussion emphasised how innovation, knowledge creation and real-world implementation can drive stronger policy outcomes. From alternative fuels, efficiency technologies and digitalisation to onshore power and green infrastructure, the maritime transition will require regulatory certainty, infrastructure investment and workforce skilling to move together. For India, the opportunity lies not only in ambition and vision, but in improving productivity, developing bankable projects and building a cost-effective, high-quality and environmentally sustainable maritime ecosystem. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat @shishir_sh @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @IHCDelhi

Session 2 | Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence through Technology” The session speaker, Dr. Suryanarayana Vikrant Karra, Assistant Professor, IIT Delhi (@iitdelhi), highlighted the critical role of materials engineering in addressing some of the key challenges facing the maritime sector. From corrosion-resistant materials and advanced coatings to the development of economical, indigenous materials and clean energy technologies, the discussion explored how engineering innovation can strengthen maritime systems. A key emphasis was on bridging the gap between academic research and industry application, translating technologies from the laboratory into scalable, commercially viable solutions for the maritime ecosystem. As India advances towards a more self-reliant and sustainable maritime sector, stronger collaboration between academia, startups and industry can play an important role in turning research into real-world impact. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat @shishir_sh @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @IHCDelhi #WorldMaritimeDay #MaritimeIndia #MaritimeExcellence #MaterialsEngineering #CleanEnergy #Innovation #MakeInIndiaa

Session 2 | Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence through Technology” Chairing the panel, Dr. T. K. Ramachandran, Professor of Practice, RIS (@RIS_NewDelhi), & Former Secretary, MoPSW highlighted that India’s maritime transformation must go beyond policy formulation to effective implementation. With a comprehensive policy framework, long-term maritime vision and clear targets in place, the focus now shifts to execution, bringing together data, institutions, people, materials, infrastructure and processes, supported by measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). He emphasised technology as the underlying backbone connecting policy, implementation and outcomes, making research, innovation, skilling and entrepreneurship critical to building India’s maritime capabilities. The real test of maritime policy is not what is written on paper, but what is delivered on the ground. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat @shishir_sh @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @IHCDelhi

Session 1 | Maritime Knowledge Lecture Series, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence through Technology” The Lead Speaker , Mr. Rajeev Nayyer , Advisor - Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, highlighted how technology, capacity building, digitalisation and human capital can bridge the gap between policy and practice. From green transition and maritime safety to gender diversity and seafarer welfare, India’s maritime vision is increasingly focused on building a resilient, sustainable and technology-enabled maritime ecosystem. With #MaritimeIndiaVision2030 and #MaritimeAmritKaalVisio2047, India is charting an ambitious course towards becoming a leading maritime nation. @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @sarbanandsonwal @RIS_NewDelhi @SKSharma_World @dgshipping_IN @Indportsassn @RajanRatna @Prabir_India @sujeetsamaddar @PV_Chat @shishir_sh @cmec_ris @AIC_aseanindia @DakshinNews @IHCDelhi #WorldMaritimeDay #MaritimeIndia #MaritimeExcellence #BlueEconomy #GreenShipping #Digitalisation #WorldMaritimeDay #MaritimeIndia #MaritimeExcellence #BlueEconomy #GreenShipping #Digitalisation