On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the ‘Vadhvan Port Project’ a ‘very special project’ and said it will contribute towards the development of India.
‘This project will reaffirm Maharashtra as a powerhouse of progress’ said PM Modi. PM Modi wrote on X, ‘A very special project that will contribute to India’s development. It will also reaffirm Maharashtra’s pivotal role as a powerhouse of progress’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Maharashtra on August 30, to lay foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project worth around Rs 76,000 crores in Palghar. In a social media post on X, MyGov wrote, ‘After being stalled for decades, the Vadhvan Port project is back on track and set to be operational by 2030’.
एक अत्यंत खास प्रकल्प जो भारताच्या विकासास हातभार लावेल. तो प्रगतीचे ऊर्जास्रोत या महाराष्ट्राच्या भूमिकेवर पुन्हा शिक्कामोर्तब करेल. https://t.co/TKqvo4ZO8c
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2024
The thread further added, ‘Vadhvan Port is set to become the ultimate shipping powerhouse, equipped with nine 1000-meter-long container terminals, multipurpose berths, liquid cargo berths, Ro-Ro berths and a dedicated Coast Guard berth’. Notably, the Vadhvan Port project will be one of India’s largest deepwater posts and will enhance India’s maritime connectivity and further strengthen its position as a global trade hub. It s set to be operational by 2030.
The total cost of this project is around Rs 76,000 crores. It aims to create a world-class maritime gateway that will boost the country’s trade and economic growth by catering to large container vessels, offering deeper drafts and accommodating large cargo ships, read the release from the office of the Prime Minister.
The port is expected to generate employment opportunities, stimulate local businesses, and contribute to the overall economic development of the region. The Vadhvan Project includes sustainable development practices, with an aim of minimizing environmental impact and adhering to ecological standards.
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