Overview

India’s vast marine and coastal expanse offers immense potential for driving sustainable economic growth, ecological stewardship, and national resilience. With flagship initiatives like the Blue Economy Vision 2047, Sagarmala Programme, and Deep Ocean Mission, there is renewed momentum to harness oceanic resources through inclusive, tech-enabled, and environmentally responsible frameworks. The theme “Unlocking Marine Potential through Hydrospatial Intelligence” highlights how cutting-edge geospatial and marine technologies—especially hydrospatial intelligence systems—are revolutionizing our understanding and management of marine environments. From Coastal & Ocean Mapping to Marine Spatial Planning, these innovations are enabling smarter coastal infrastructure, ecosystem conservation, and adaptive maritime governance.

Ocean observation satellites, bathymetric data, AI/ML, marine IoT, and digital twins—are transforming how India monitors and models its oceanic systems. Institutions like INCOIS, NIOT, NCCR, and the National Hydrographic Office are advancing efforts in hazard preparedness, ocean circulation modeling, and coastal zone management.

Programs such as PM Matsya Sampada Yojana are embracing Smart Fisheries & Aquaculture models, using geospatial technologies to guide sustainable zoning, yield prediction, and supply chain optimization. Meanwhile, Maritime Economy Analytics is emerging as a key enabler in tracking economic activity, carbon sequestration, and infrastructure efficiency across India’s coastal zones.

The Blue Economy & Hydrospatial Infrastructure Summit at GeoSmart India 2025 will spotlight these real-world applications—from port-led development and blue carbon markets to disaster mitigation and climate-smart aquaculture. The Summit aims to foster collaboration between government, industry, science, and coastal communities to build a resilient, data-driven, and globally competitive marine economy for the future.

Wednesday, 3rd December

0900 - 1030

Session 1: India's Blue Economy Vision 2047: A Geospatial and Space Perspective

Session Highlight

This session will explore India's long-term vision for a sustainable and inclusive Blue Economy by 2047, emphasizing the strategic integration of marine geospatial systems with key national programs such as Sagarmala, Deep Ocean Mission, and Maritime India Vision. It will highlight how advancements in Earth Observation (EO) satellites, coastal monitoring technologies, and digital ocean mapping are driving informed decision-making, sustainable marine resource management, and resilient infrastructure planning. The session will underscore the role of geospatial and space technologies in aligning ocean governance with national development priorities and global sustainability commitments.

Moderator

Dr Chime Youdon

Head of Blue Economy & Climate Change Cluster
National Maritime Foundation (NMF)

Dr Sanjay Joglekar

Chief Technology Officer
Mumbai Port Authority

Dr MV Ramana Murthy

Scientist H & Mission Director
Deep Ocean Mission,
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

Cmde Debesh Lahiri (Retd)

Advisor
The National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports & Shipping (NCoEGPS)

Dr Pushp Bajaj

Programme Lead
Climate Resilience & Adaptation Finance, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

Topic: Brace for Impact: Ensuring Resilience in an Erratic Climate

1030 - 1100

Fireside chat: Ocean Corridors and Smart Ports - Building India's Maritime AI Ecosystem

Session Highlight

This fireside chat will spotlight the role of AI, geospatial intelligence, and digital platforms in transforming India's ocean corridors and smart ports. It will explore how innovations such as predictive analytics, digital twins, and IoT-driven port operations can enhance efficiency, security, and sustainability. The discussion aims to shape a blueprint for building India's maritime AI ecosystem to strengthen global trade connectivity and blue economy growth.

Chair

Cmde Sujeet Samaddar (Retd)

Founder & Secretary
Society for Aerospace, Maritime & Defense Studies (SAMDeS)

Vikas Kumar Chauhan

Subject Matter Expertise
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW)

Ashish Dhawan

Senior Consultant - Infrastructure
Esri India

1100 - 1130

Tea & Coffee Break

1130 - 1300

Session 2: Smart Aquaculture and Marine Biodiversity: Technologies for Sustainable Ocean Farming

Session Highlight

This session will spotlight the convergence of geospatial intelligence, AI, and marine science to advance sustainable aquaculture and protect ocean biodiversity. With rising demand for blue food systems, the session will explore how technologies like digital twins, satellite-based analytics, and IoT-enabled aquaculture are reshaping fisheries management and habitat conservation. It will also address the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems, and how data-driven insights can enable adaptive strategies for both productivity and preservation. The session aims to build a blueprint for tech-powered, resilient ocean farming practices in India.

Moderator

Devleena Bhattacharjee

Founder & Chief Operating Officer
ClimaCrew

Topic: Harnessing Satellite Data for Marine Intelligence

Murugan Chidhambaram

Chief Technology Officer
Aquaconnect

Topic: Pioneering AI & Geospatial Technologies in the Seafood Sector

Shaurya Agarwal

Chief Executive Officer & Co Founder
Blue Wave Aquaculture

Topic: Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) in India

Abhiram Seth

Managing Director
AquAgri processing Pvt Ltd

Pratap Sinha

Advisor
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit India (GIZ India)

Topic: Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat 2047 Sustainable Aquaculture

1300 - 1500

Visit to Expo | Lunch

1500 - 1700

Session 3: Integrated Hydrospatial Infrastructure: Building India's Next-Gen Ocean Knowledge Grid

Session Highlight

This session explores how India can build a unified ocean intelligence system by integrating bathymetric, coastal, and maritime data into scalable hydrospatial infrastructure. With growing maritime trade and climate risks, smart port development, real-time data systems, and modernized hydrography are vital. The session will highlight how AI, cloud platforms, and indigenous tech can power national marine data platforms that support navigation, resilience, and regional data exchange across sectors.