PM Modi lays foundation for ₹76,200-crore Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra

PM Modi lays foundation for ₹76,200-crore Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra

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Category : National Published on: September 02 2024

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Vadhvan Port in Palghar, Maharashtra, which will be India's largest deep-water port with a 300 mta capacity. 
  • The project involves ₹76,220 crore investment and aims to enhance connectivity, create jobs, and boost Maharashtra's economy.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project on 30 August. The Vadhvan Port is set to be operational by 2030.
  • The port is strategically located 150 km from Mumbai and will have a capacity of 300 mta with 9 container terminals and 4 multipurpose berths.
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