PM Modi says $82 bn to be invested in port projects by 2035, invites global firms As many as 400 projects with investment potential to the tune of $31 billion are ready for investors, who can be a part of India's growth trajectory, Modi said inaugurating the Maritime India Summit PTI | March 2, 2021 | Updated 15:33 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi India will invest $82 billion in port projects by 2035, raise share of clean renewable energy source in maritime sector, develop waterways, augment seaplane services and boost tourism around lighthouses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday urging global players to make India a "preferred investment destination". As many as 400 projects with investment potential to the tune of $31 billion are ready for investors, who can be a part of India's growth trajectory, Modi said inaugurating the Maritime India Summit.