Government okays Rs 132.51 crore for connectivity project at Deendayal Port

April 3, 2026 3:08 PM

Government okays Rs 132.51 crore for connectivity project at Deendayal Port

The government on Friday approved the construction of a road over bridge (ROB) at Deendayal Port in Gujarat at a cost of Rs 132.51 crore. In a significant step towards strengthening port-led development in the country, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, approved the project. “This project reflects our commitment to modern, efficient and seamless port-led connectivity under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ROB at Deendayal Por...

India’s major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

January 28, 2025 2:02 PM

India’s major ports record 3.2 pc rise in cargo during Dec, Deendayal Port leads

India's 12 major ports, owned by the Central government, handled 72.2 million tonnes of cargo in December, recording a 3.22 per cent growth over the same month of the previous year. According to data compiled by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Deendayal Port in Gujarat's Kandla accounted for the highest volume of 13.03 million tonnes. Odisha's Paradip Port secured second place, handling 12.84 million tonnes (MT) of cargo during the month, while Jawaharlal Nehru Port ranked t...