– Maritime sector initiatives worth ₹7,870 crore include:
– Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock (virtual inauguration).- Foundation stones for new container terminals at Kolkata’s Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port and facilities across Paradip Port (Odisha), Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port (Tamil Nadu), Car Nicobar Island, Deendayal Port (Kandla), and more.
– Ship repair facilities in Patna and Varanasi.
– Gujarat-specific projects worth ₹26,354 crore include renewable energy initiatives like HPLNG Re-gasification Terminal at Chhara Port and solarization programs for dhordo village. Infrastructure upgrades were announced for healthcare units in Bhavnagar and Jamnagar.
The extensive rollout of infrastructure projects aligns with India’s long-term goals to strengthen strategic sectors such as maritime logistics, green energy transition, urban transport systems, healthcare access points, as well as rural electrification. The focus on Gujarat amplifies ongoing efforts aimed at consolidating economic hubs within the state while tying it to pan-national infrastructure schemes like DSIR.the sheer diversity across ports-from cruise terminal advancements to coastal protection-indicates India’s strategic prioritization of modernized waterways aiming not only at local development but facilitating global trade connectivity. Similarly showcasing eco-focused accomplishments underlines recognition that large industrial hubs should adhere thoroughly toward climate-aware practices.
Through public exhibitions like roadshows participation platforms street level broad connections prime optics connectivity but also signal potential blueprint future focused on whistle-point reiteration productive dialog existing adaptability!