Purvodaya Perspectives 2024

RECLAIMING INDIA's MARITIME HERITAGE:

PERSPECTIVES, PROSPECTS, AND PROGNOSIS

Purvodaya Perspective International Conference – Second Edition

India's maritime heirloom stretches across centuries, encapsulating the essence of Indo-Pacific connectivity through trade, culture, and strategic alliances. The second edition of the Purvodaya Perspective International Conference is set to explore and reclaim this rich heritage while charting a visionary roadmap for the future.

The Indo-Pacific: A Legacy of Linkages

Rooted in history, the Indo-Pacific region embodies a strategic and economic fulcrum. From ancient maritime routes connecting East Asia, the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean, to modern geopolitical collaborations, India’s eastern seaboard has stood at the crossroads of history and progress. This conference revisits the Indo-Pacific’s historic cohesion, disrupted by colonial rule and Cold War geopolitics, to revive its collaborative spirit.

India’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Era

Positioned as the region’s anchor, India’s "Act East Policy" and its pivotal location in the Indian Ocean underline its influence. The Purvodaya States, with their maritime traditions and strategic potential, hold the key to India’s dominance in the emerging blue economy. From port-led initiatives to the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, India’s eastern seaboard is poised for transformative growth.

Purvodaya's Promise

The Purvodaya States exemplify a blend of demographic dividends, world-class education, and infrastructure primed for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. These strengths align with India's vision of fostering green ports, sustainable growth, and gender parity, making this region a cornerstone for global maritime strategies and economic interconnectivity.

Conference Highlights

The conference will convene academia, policymakers, industries, and regional organizations to address:

• Leveraging historical linkages for regional cooperation.
• Addressing maritime security and fostering institutional collaboration (IORA, BIMSTEC).
• Exploring green futures, smart ports, and digital economies.
• Tackling climate challenges, disaster resilience, and HADR missions.
• Building sustainable regional value chains and common prosperity.

Actionable Goals

Through Track 1.5 and Track 2.0 dialogues, the conference will provide actionable recommendations for maritime sector development, enhancing India’s global role while strengthening ties with Southeast Asia and beyond.

Join us in Bhubaneswar as we navigate the future of maritime heritage, harnessing its lessons to build a prosperous, secure, and sustainable Indo-Pacific for generations to come.