Paradip Port Gets 'Mega Port' Status, only One on East Coast
Paradip Port’s new status is expected to improve infrastructure, operations and maritime connectivity, officials said, as three other ports also received the designation.
- On Friday, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways designated Paradip Port as a 'Mega Port' under the Indian Ports Act, 2025, making it the only such facility on India's eastern coast.
- Joint Secretary Praveen P Nair issued the notification after Paradip Port met structural and operational criteria under Section 73 of the Act, with the designation becoming effective upon publication in the Gazette of India.
- Along with Paradip, the government designated Deendayal Port , Jawaharlal Nehru Port , and Mundra Port as Mega Ports; Paradip serves as a crucial maritime gateway for central and east India.
- Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit said the 'Mega Port' status is a 'significant milestone' for the port's development, enhancing infrastructure growth, operational efficiency, and maritime trade for the Odisha-based facility.
- The classification facilitates further port development, and Purohit expressed gratitude to Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Minister of State Shantanu Thakur for strengthening India's maritime sector.
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Paradip Port gets 'Mega Port' status, only one on East Coast
Paradip Port has been designated as a Mega Port under the Indian Ports Act, 2025. This recognition is a significant milestone for its development and operational capabilities. The governments decision aims to strengthen maritime connectivity and support infrastructure growth. Paradip Port's strategic location enhances its importance as a key gateway for trade. The designation is expected to promote its development as a globally competitive marit…
Paradip Port Gets ‘Mega Port’ Status, Only One on East Coast
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issued the notification on September 25, 2026, after Paradip Port met the structural and operational criteria prescribed under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025. India News | Paradip Port Gets ‘Mega Port’ Status, Only One on East Coast.
‘Mega Port’ status for Paradip reflects state’s maritime growth: Odisha CM - OrissaPOST
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the designation of Paradip Port as a ‘Mega Port’ under the Indian Ports Act, 2025 marks a significant recognition of the state’s growing strength in India’s maritime economy. With the new status, Paradip Port has become the only Mega Port on India’s eastern coast, reaffirming its strategic importance as a major gateway for trade, industry and connectivity, Majhi said. In a post on social media …
Odisha’s Paradip Accorded Mega Port Status; Know What It Means
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable achievement, Paradip Port in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district has been officially designated as a “Mega Port” by the Centre. With this, Paradip Port has become the only port on India’s East Coast to receive the recognition accorded under the Indian Ports Act, 2025. Official sources said the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has issued a notification…
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