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The Vadhavan greenfield port, which is under construction near Dahanu in Maharashtra, will double India’s container trade from the current levels upon completion.

About Vadhavan Port:

It is an all-weather Greenfield deep draft port in Palghar District, Maharashtra, and is being developed under the PM Gati Shakti program using a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and Maharashtra Maritime Board.

Built on the landlord model through PPP, the port will feature regulatory oversight by the Port Authority, while private entities manage operations.

Construction is planned in two phases, creating a capacity of 23.2 million TEUs with a 20-meter draft for handling mega vessels.

It is a Greenfield project, developed from scratch on previously undeveloped land. The project aligns with India's infrastructure growth strategy to boost trade and connectivity.

This will be the world’s top 10 port once both phases are completed in 2034. By 2029, four terminals will be completed and five terminals will be added by 2034.

The project with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore is being constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), a joint venture between JNPA and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.

Important Ports in India

Port Name	State	Type	Key Features
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)	Maharashtra	Major	Largest container port in India, hub for EXIM trade.
Mumbai Port	Maharashtra	Major	One of the oldest ports, handles liquid cargo and passenger traffic.
Chennai Port	Tamil Nadu	Major	Second largest container port, handles diverse cargo including automobiles.
Kandla Port (Deendayal Port)	Gujarat	Major	Major hub for crude oil imports and dry cargo like salt and grains.
Visakhapatnam Port	Andhra Pradesh	Major	Largest port on the east coast, known for iron ore exports and fertilizers.
Kolkata Port (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port)	West Bengal	Major	Oldest operating port, handles jute, tea, and other bulk cargo.
Haldia Port	West Bengal	Major	Part of Kolkata Port, focuses on petroleum, chemicals, and container cargo.
Cochin Port (Kochi)	Kerala	Major	Known for LNG imports, cruise terminal, and international transshipment.
Tuticorin Port (V.O. Chidambaranar Port)	Tamil Nadu	Major	Major exporter of agricultural commodities and industrial goods.
Paradeep Port	Odisha	Major	Known for iron ore, coal exports, and handling bulk cargo.
Mangalore Port (New Mangalore Port)	Karnataka	Major	Handles petroleum products, LPG, and edible oil imports.
Ennore Port (Kamarajar Port)	Tamil Nadu	Major	First corporatized port in India, focuses on coal, automobiles, and energy.
Port Blair	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Major	Handles cargo and passenger services for the islands.
Vadhavan Port (Upcoming)	Maharashtra	Major (Greenfield)	Under construction, deep draft port for handling mega vessels and container trade.
Nhava Sheva Port	Maharashtra	Minor	Complements JNPT for handling cargo overflow.
Krishnapatnam Port	Andhra Pradesh	Private	Deep-water port handling bulk and container cargo, part of Adani Ports.
Hazira Port	Gujarat	Private	Operated by Adani Group, focuses on container and liquid cargo.

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THE HINDU

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Which of the following statements about the Vadhavan Port are correct?

It is being developed under the PM Gati Shakti program.
It will be a Greenfield deep draft port located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra.
The port will be developed entirely by the Maharashtra Maritime Board.
The port will have a capacity of 23.2 million TEUs and is expected to be completed by 2034.

Select the correct answer from the options below:

(a) 1, 2, and 4 only

(b) 1, 3, and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: a

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Vadhavan Port is being developed under the PM Gati Shakti program, which aims to boost trade and infrastructure connectivity in India.

Statement 2 is correct: The port is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra and will be a Greenfield deep draft port, developed on previously undeveloped land.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Vadhavan Port is being developed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) called Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), a joint venture between the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), not just MMB.

Statement 4 is correct: The port will have a capacity of 23.2 million TEUs and is scheduled to be completed by 2034.