Q. Vadhavan Port, recently seen in the news, is a proposed greenfield deep-sea port located in which state?
Answer:
Maharashtra
Notes: India's ambitious Vadhavan Port project, located on the Maharashtra coast near Gujarat, aims to become one of the world's top 10 container ports. With a projected cost of Rs 76,220 crore, it will handle 298 MMT annually and 23.2 million TEUs, starting with 15 million TEUs in Phase 1. Featuring nine container terminals, specialized berths, rail connectivity, and onshore facilities, it will significantly expand India's maritime capacity by reclaiming 1,448 hectares of sea land, set for completion by 2030.