Odisha’s “Voyage of Heritage and Hope” stall wins best stall award at India Maritime Week 2025
Bhubaneswar, Oct 31 (UNI) Odisha, the maritime gateway of Eastern India, has once again demonstrated its maritime prowess, innovation, and cultural depth on a national stage.
The Odisha State Stall, themed “Odisha – Voyage of Heritage and Hope,” at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, has been awarded the Best Stall Award for its creative design, engaging content, and visionary presentation of the state’s maritime legacy and future aspirations.
The award was presented by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, to Bidhan Chandra Ray, Additional Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department; Padmalochan Roul, Director, Ports & IWT; and Capt. Sushant Bag, Chief Nautical Officer, Odisha Maritime Board.
Curated by the Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, and the Odisha Maritime Board, the stall showcased the state’s remarkable maritime journey—from the ancient Boita Bandana traditions and Kalinga’s shipbuilding heritage to modern initiatives in port-led development, inland waterways, shipbuilding clusters, cruise tourism, and the blue economy.
The exhibit drew wide appreciation from dignitaries, industry leaders, and visitors for its immersive storytelling and creative depiction, effectively bridging Odisha’s glorious maritime past with its progressive vision for sustainable coastal and trade development.
The recognition at IMW 2025 reaffirms Odisha’s leadership in India’s maritime transformation, where heritage meets innovation, steering the course toward a Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat.
