India Begins Construction Of Its Largest Deep-Water Port Near Mumbai
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port in Palghar, Maharashtra.
Vadhvan Port, with an estimated investment of Rs. 76,220 crore, is set to become the country’s largest deep-water port and one of the world’s top 10 ports upon its completion.
The Vadhvan Port, located in Dahanu, about 110 kilometres from Mumbai, will be developed in two phases.
The deep-draft port is intended to handle large vessels and cargo ships, strengthening India’s trade connection.
The project is planned to generate over 12 lakh direct jobs and over one crore indirect jobs, increasing regional economic growth and local businesses.
The port will have nine container terminals, each 1000 meters long, and four multifunctional berths, including a coastline dock, four liquid cargo berths, a ro-ro berth, and a coast guard berth.
It will involve the reclamation of 1,448 hectares of sea area and the construction of 10.14 kilometres of offshore breakwater and cargo storage facilities.
Vadhvan Port has always been designed as a green port, balancing economic expansion with environmental stewardship to promote India’s blue economy.