Vadhavan Port
An all-weather, deep-draft greenfield major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Palghar district, planned to be among the world's ten largest ports.
| Level | Union |
|---|---|
| Where | Vadhavan, Dahanu, Palghar district, Maharashtra |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| Implementing agency | Vadhavan Port Project Ltd (JNPA 74%, Maharashtra Maritime Board 26%) |
| Sector | Ports |
| Sanctioned | ₹76,220 cr |
| Status | Work in progress |
All key dates
- Sanctioned19 Jun 2024
- Foundation stone laid by the Prime Minister30 Aug 2024
- Original target31 Dec 2030
Environmental impact
Dahanu taluka is a notified ecologically fragile area. To reduce harm, the port was moved 4–6 km out to sea, which also limited land acquisition to about 571 hectares for road and rail links. It received environmental and coastal (CRZ) clearance in February 2024 and a conditional no-objection from the Dahanu Taluka Environment Protection Authority, which set up monitoring and grievance committees. Local fishing communities oppose it, citing their fishing grounds, mangroves near the site and protected corals recorded in surveys.
About the project
The Union Cabinet approved the port on 19 June 2024 at ₹76,220 crore, including land, core infrastructure and terminals built through public-private partnership. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone on 30 August 2024. Phase 1 is planned to be operational by 2030. Targets announced only as a month or a year are shown as the last day of that month or year.
Sources
- PM India — Cabinet approves the all-weather greenfield deep-draft major port at Vadhavan
- All India Radio News — PM to visit Mumbai and Palghar (Vadhavan foundation stone)
- Swarajya — Shipping Secretary reviews Vadhavan port progress
- Mongabay India — Port project cleared by environment ministry despite opposition from fishing villages (2024)
- Maritime Gateway — Vadhavan Port: environmental clearance received
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