Jawaharlal Nehru Port Expansion to Commence by April 2025
PORTS & SHIPPING

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Expansion to Commence by April 2025

Unmesh Wagh, Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, has revealed plans to commence the expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru Port by April 2025. This expansion project is anticipated to generate employment opportunities for approximately 10 lakh individuals over the next decade.

The announcement by Unmesh Wagh underscores the port's strategic significance and its role in driving economic growth and employment generation. The expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru Port is expected to enhance its capacity and efficiency, enabling it to cater to the increasing demands of domestic and international trade.

The project is poised to create a significant number of direct and indirect job opportunities across various sectors, including shipping, logistics, warehousing, and ancillary services. The employment generation potential of the port expansion reflects its positive impact on the local economy and livelihoods of individuals in the surrounding areas.

Furthermore, the expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru Port is expected to boost trade and commerce, facilitate smoother movement of goods, and contribute to the overall development of the maritime sector in India. It aligns with the government's vision of promoting port-led development and strengthening the country's maritime infrastructure.

As the expansion project progresses, stakeholders will closely monitor its implementation and impact on the economy and employment landscape. The successful execution of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port expansion is anticipated to accelerate economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and create a conducive environment for trade and investment in the region.

Unmesh Wagh, Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, has revealed plans to commence the expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru Port by April 2025. This expansion project is anticipated to generate employment opportunities for approximately 10 lakh individuals over the next decade. The announcement by Unmesh Wagh underscores the port's strategic significance and its role in driving economic growth and employment generation. The expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru Port is expected to enhance its capacity and efficiency, enabling it to cater to the increasing demands of domestic and international trade. The project is poised to create a significant number of direct and indirect job opportunities across various sectors, including shipping, logistics, warehousing, and ancillary services. The employment generation potential of the port expansion reflects its positive impact on the local economy and livelihoods of individuals in the surrounding areas. Furthermore, the expansion of Jawaharlal Nehru Port is expected to boost trade and commerce, facilitate smoother movement of goods, and contribute to the overall development of the maritime sector in India. It aligns with the government's vision of promoting port-led development and strengthening the country's maritime infrastructure. As the expansion project progresses, stakeholders will closely monitor its implementation and impact on the economy and employment landscape. The successful execution of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port expansion is anticipated to accelerate economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and create a conducive environment for trade and investment in the region.

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

KEC Secures Rs 10, 380 Mn Substation Order in Saudi Arabia

KEC International Ltd., a global infrastructure EPC major, and an RPG Group company, has secured a new order worth Rs 10,380 million for the Design, Supply and Installation of a 380 kV GIS Substation in Saudi Arabia.Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd., commented, “We are delighted with the successive order wins in our T&D business. In a landmark achievement, we have secured our largest ever substation order. This prestigious order in the Middle East has widened our portfolio and strengthened our presence in the region. With this strategic win, our year-to-date or..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Central Bank of India executes first fully digital SCF deal on PSB Xchange

In a major advancement for India’s banking sector, Central Bank of India (CBI) has successfully completed the country’s first fully digital supply chain finance (SCF) transaction on PSB Xchange—a unified multi-lender platform launched by PSB Alliance. PSB Xchange is designed to connect public and private sector banks, NBFCs, and fintechs with corporates and their channel partners to facilitate supply chain finance and small business loans. The transaction marks the first time a fintech-originated corporate lead has been seamlessly processed through the PSB Xchange ecosystem. The lead fl..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Atlanta Electricals secures Rs 1,835 Mn transformer order from BNC Power

Atlanta Electricals Limited (“Atlanta”) has secured an order worth Rs 1,835 million from BNC Power Projects Ltd for the supply of extra high voltage (EHV) transformers and a bus reactor for its Pugal site. The contract includes a mix of 315 MVA, 400 KV and 100 MVA, 132 KV transformers along with a 400 KV bus reactor. The project scope encompasses design, manufacturing, testing, and supply to the project site. Deliveries will be sequenced following engineering and drawing approvals, offering multi-quarter execution visibility and ensuring a steady production run-rate. The order will be ex..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?