India’s Mega Port Development Master Plan Unveiled
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India’s Mega Port Development Master Plan Unveiled

The Indian government has outlined an ambitious Master Plan to develop six port clusters into Mega Ports by 2047, significantly boosting the country’s maritime capacity. Of these, four port clusters—Cochin–Vizhinjam, Galathea South Bay, Chennai–Kamarajar–Cuddalore, and Paradip & Non-Major Ports—will have a combined capacity exceeding 300 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Additionally, two larger port clusters—Deendayal & Tuna Tekra, and Jawaharlal Nehru–Vadhavan—are set to surpass 500 MTPA in capacity.

These developments align with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, 2047, a long-term strategy to enhance port capacity and infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and internal resources. The ongoing infrastructure projects at Major Ports aim to strengthen India's global trade competitiveness and facilitate seamless maritime logistics.

This information was shared by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, underscoring the government’s commitment to transforming India's port sector into a world-class maritime hub.

The Indian government has outlined an ambitious Master Plan to develop six port clusters into Mega Ports by 2047, significantly boosting the country’s maritime capacity. Of these, four port clusters—Cochin–Vizhinjam, Galathea South Bay, Chennai–Kamarajar–Cuddalore, and Paradip & Non-Major Ports—will have a combined capacity exceeding 300 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Additionally, two larger port clusters—Deendayal & Tuna Tekra, and Jawaharlal Nehru–Vadhavan—are set to surpass 500 MTPA in capacity. These developments align with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, 2047, a long-term strategy to enhance port capacity and infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and internal resources. The ongoing infrastructure projects at Major Ports aim to strengthen India's global trade competitiveness and facilitate seamless maritime logistics. This information was shared by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, underscoring the government’s commitment to transforming India's port sector into a world-class maritime hub.

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