India’s Chennai-Kamarajar-Cuddalore cluster to become mega port by 2047
This will have a cargo handling capacity of over 300 million tonnes per annum.
India aims to make the Chennai-Kamarajar-Cuddalore cluster a mega port by 2047.
According to the country’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, this cluster is targeted to achieve a cargo handling capacity of over 300 million tonnes per annum by 2047.
“The key initiative of Government includes Port Modernisation of Chennai, Ennore (Kamarajar), and Tuticorin (VO Chidambaranar) ports, and investment in infrastructure connectivity such as rail and road linkages. Further, strategic location, deep-draft ports, and policy support aim to position Tamil Nadu as a key maritime hub in Asia,” the ministry said.
Under the Port Modernisation pillar of Sagarmala Programme, a total of 234 projects at cost of INR 2,91,279 crore have been undertaken for implementation. Out of these, 104 projects worth INR 32,654 crore have been completed, and 55 others worth INR 74,725 crore are under implementation.
