Overview of Vadhvan Port and Fisheries Infrastructure Projects

Vadhvan Port, situated near Dahanu in Palghar district, is set to become one of India’s largest deep-water ports, offering direct access to international shipping routes. This strategic location will significantly cut down transit times and costs for maritime trade.

Project Cost and Scope:

Total Investment: ₹76,220 crore, covering land acquisition, core infrastructure, and commercial facilities.
Infrastructure: The port will feature advanced technology with deep berths, efficient cargo handling, and modern management systems.
Facilities: It will include nine container terminals (each 1,000 meters long), four multipurpose berths (including a coastal berth), four liquid cargo berths, a Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) berth, and a Coast Guard berth.
Employment Impact: The port is expected to create up to 12 lakh direct jobs and approximately 1 crore indirect employment opportunities.
Timeline: The first phase is anticipated to be operational by 2029, with the complete project slated for completion by 2039.
Global Standing: Once finished, it aims to be among the top 10 ports globally.
Fisheries Infrastructure Projects
In addition to the port, PM Modi will launch several initiatives aimed at improving the fisheries sector.

Key Initiatives:

Fisheries Projects: 218 projects worth around ₹1,560 crore will be inaugurated, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and productivity in the fisheries sector, potentially creating over 500,000 jobs.
Vessel Communication System: The National Roll Out of the Vessel Communication and Support System, costing around ₹360 crore, will install one lakh transponders on mechanised and motorised fishing vessels across 13 coastal states and Union Territories.
Additional Developments: The prime minister will also inaugurate the development of fishing harbours, integrated aquaparks, and the adoption of advanced technologies like recirculatory aquaculture systems and biofloc.
Future Projects: Foundation stones will be laid for the modernization of fishing harbours, fish landing centers, and construction of new fish markets.
These efforts are set to bolster India’s maritime and fisheries sectors, driving economic growth and job creation.
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Balasahana Suresh

30/08/2024 04:02 PM