Mumbai -: India Maritime Awards (IMA) 7th Edition, organised and managed by India’s oldest Shipping Daily – Daily Shipping Times – will host yet another Grand Gala Awards Ceremony felicitating Top Achievers of Maritime and Logistics Trade in Mumbai at Hotel Sahara Star on Friday, 7th July 2023 from 5.00 pm onwards.

Shri. Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chairman – Mumbai Port Authority and Chairman - India Ports Association has kindly consented to grace the Awards Ceremony as Chief Guest.

Shri. Rajiv Jalota is a Master of Science in Chemistry from Lucknow University. He joined the prestigious Indian Administrative Service in 1988 and is currently working in the Rank of Secretary to Government of India. He belongs to Maharashtra cadre of IAS and worked as CEO of Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad; District Collector of Yavatmal and Latur districts in his initial years. While in service he completed his Masters in International Development Policy from Duke University, USA. 

On his return from the USA, Rajiv worked as Managing Director, SICOM followed by a full stint as Chief Executive Officer of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

He introduced the Capital Value System in Property Tax in Mumbai and also successfully implemented GST in Maharashtra State. He was awarded with the Prestigious PM Award for excellence in Public Administration in 2017 as part of a group, which worked for bringing GST to reality. 

Presently, being the Chairman of Mumbai Port Authority he is instrumental in developing the largest International Cruise Terminal of the Country at Mumbai Port, Chairing a Committee for enhancing and improving Urban Water Transport in Mumbai Harbour and representing India in the Quad Shipping Task Force.

Who’s who of the Maritime and Logistics Industry are eagerly waiting to hear his ideas and vision on development of Maritime Industry in India going forward. 

The Awards Ceremony will bring in the Leading Lights of Maritime and Logistics industry under one roof thereby presenting excellent opportunities for interaction besides being a decisive platform for networking as well. 

The Event concludes with Cocktail & Dinner. 

*Entry to this Award function is strictly by invitation and registration only.