Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of the Vadhavan port project in Palghar, Maharashtra. This is a project worth about Rs 76,000 crore. On this occasion, PM Modi said, ‘Development of Maharashtra is my biggest priority. Today Maharashtra is playing a very big role in the progress of India. It is unfortunate that the anti-Maharashtra parties always tried to put a brake on your development. Our country needed a big and modern port for trade with the world for years. Palghar in Maharashtra is the most suitable place for this, but this project was kept pending for 60 years. Some people were not allowing such an important work to start.’ Let us tell you the specialty of Vadhavan port…
1. The Vadhavan Port project aims to establish a world-class maritime gateway, which will boost trade and economic growth of the country.
2. Vadhavan Port, located near Dahanu town in Palghar district, will be one of the largest deep-water ports in India.
3. It will provide direct connectivity for international maritime transport, saving time and also reducing costs.
4. Vadhavan port will be equipped with modern technology and infrastructure. Its management system will also be modern.
5. The port is expected to create significant employment opportunities, boost local businesses and help in overall economic development of the region.
6. The Vadhavan Port project focuses on minimising environmental impact and adhering to stringent ecological standards.
7. Once operational, the port will enhance India’s maritime connectivity and further strengthen its position as a global trade hub.
PM Modi said that this will be the largest container port in the country. This will be an important port not only in the country but also among the deepest ports in the world. He said that there was a time when India was counted among the most prosperous and strong nations in the world. A major basis of this prosperity of India was India’s maritime power… Who would know this strength of ours better than Maharashtra? Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had given a new height to maritime trade, maritime power. He made new policies and took decisions for the progress of the country.
