vizhinjam international deepwater multipurpose seaport

Project To Cost Rs 37Cr

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India has designated 14 new seaports as Immigration Check Posts for e-visa holders, expanding its immigration network to 114 total check posts. While e-visas are now available at select Gujarat and Tamil Nadu ports, major hubs like Nhava Sheva, Chennai, and Kolkata still require traditional visas for entry.

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The much-awaited vizhinjam international deepwater multipurpose seaport inched closer to reality with the Union external affairs ministry giving its go ahead to Australian firm Leighton Holdings Private Limited, a partner in the Welspun Consortium shortlisted as one of the operators of the proposed project. Foreign minister S M Krishna conveyed this to chief minister Oommen Chandy in a letter on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the vizhinjam international deepwater multipurpose seaport in Kerala on Friday, a project he hailed as a symbol of new-age development. Built by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, this Rs 8,867-crore port is India’s first deep-water transshipment hub, strategically located to reclaim outbound cargo routed through foreign ports.

The state government’s move to speed up the Rs 6,595-crore vizhinjam international deepwater multipurpose seaport seems to be creating anxious moments for the 31 resorts in the vicinity of the project site.

The 33KV power substation which has been set up at Vizhinjam exclusively meant for the vizhinjam international deepwater multipurpose seaport will be inaugurated by port minister Ahammed Devarkovil on February 22.