Kerala government and Adani Ports have decided to sign the construction agreement of Vizhinjam port. The decision was taken at a meeting by chief minister Oommen Chandy with Adani Ports Officials. The port, a long pending project of the state, was first proposed in 1991, but did not materialise due to various reasons. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 7,500 crore which includes investments made by the Kerala government.
Facts About Indian Ports
- India has a coastline spanning 7516.6 kilometers, forming one of the biggest peninsulas in the world.
- It is serviced by 12 major ports, 200 notified minor and intermediate ports.
- Maharashtra has the maximum number (48) of non-major ports.
- Government of India plans to modernise these ports and has approved a project called Sagarmala.
- All major ports, except Ennore Port are government administered.
Test Your Knowledge
Ennore Port was officially renamed as ____________
