India to Develop Six Mega Ports by 2047 | 12 Feb 2024
In a recent update by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, significant plans have been outlined for the development of Mega Ports in India by 2047.
- Six port clusters identified for development as Mega Ports by 2047.
- Four port clusters with a capacity exceeding 300 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA):
- Cochin –Vizhinjam Port cluster, Galathea South Bay Port, Chennai – Kamarajar– Cuddalore Port cluster, Paradip and Other Non-Major Ports Cluster.
- Two port clusters with Capacity Exceeding 500 MTPA:
- (i) Deendayal and Tuna Tekra and (ii) Jawaharlal Nehru – Vadhavan.
- Four port clusters with a capacity exceeding 300 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA):
- Major Ports are enhancing capacity and infrastructure as part of the Maritime AmritKaal Vision, 2047.
- Infrastructure projects are underway via Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and internal resources, focusing on port development.
Read more: Vizhinjam International Seaport Project