The Ministry of Port, Shipping, and Waterways has agreed to the proposal of Odisha government for the development of riverine port. The port will be developed by Paradip Port Trust at an investment of Rs.40 bn. The proposed port will come up at Akhadasali village under Mahakalapada block in Kendrapara district, 13-km from the river mouth at Paradip. This will be an all-weather and multi-user port on river Mahanadi. It will be set up under public-private-partnership (PPP) mode and will have a capacity of 54 mtpa. Under the first phase, the port will have the capacity to handle 22 mtpa cargo at an investment of Rs.25.62 bn.
Contact: Odisha government.
Tel: 0674-232 2461.
Website: www.odisha.gov.in