Prime Minister inaugurates and lays foundation stone for several key projects at Deendayal Port

In a landmark moment for India’s maritime sector, Mr Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several transformational projects of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla worth over INR 1,100 crore during a grand event held at Bhuj, Kutch on May 26, 2025. Recognised as one of the three Major Ports designated as a “Green Hydrogen Hub” under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, DPA is swiftly emerging as a beacon of clean energy adoption, infrastructure modernisation and regional economic growth, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. * Oil Jetty No. 8 at Old Kandla: With a capacity of 3.5 MMT per annum, the newly inaugurated jetty is equipped with telescopic gangways, indigenously developed quick-release mooring systems and an automated firefighting system, enabling safe handling of large liquid cargo vessels up to 1 lakh DWT. * Connectivity to Container Terminal at Tuna-Tekra: Boosting container traffic efficiency. * Expansion of Port Area for EXIM Cargo Storage: Supporting faster cargo evacuation. * Besides, there were other development initiatives to strengthen port operations, enhance community infrastructure and generate employment opportunities. * 10 MW Green Hydrogen Production Facility at Kandla: Enabling clean energy and establishing DPA as an emerging leader in the Green Hydrogen sector. * Construction of 3 Road Overbridges & Upgradation to 6-Lane at Kandla: Modernising port logistics and easing city-port connectivity. With these landmark initiatives, Deendayal Port Authority reaffirms its commitment to building a green, efficient and globally competitive maritime ecosystem. Through the adoption of clean energy, cutting-edge cargo handling solutions and smart infrastructure, DPA continues to play a pivotal role in realising India’s aspirations of becoming a logistics powerhouse, it emphasised in a release.

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