Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several transformational projects of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, worth over ₹1,100 crores, during a grand event held at Bhuj, Kutch.
Recognized as one of the three Major Ports designated as a “Green Hydrogen Hub” under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, DPA is swiftly emerging as a beacon of clean energy adoption, infrastructure modernisation and regional economic growth, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Projects worth Rs. 532 Crore inaugurated included Oil Jetty No. 8 at Old Kandla: With a capacity of 3.5 MMT per annum, the newly inaugurated jetty is equipped with telescopic gangways, indigenously developed quick-release mooring systems, and an automated firefighting system, enabling safe handling of large liquid cargo vessels up to 1 lakh DWT, and connectivity to Container Terminal at Tuna-Tekra: Boosting container traffic efficiency.
It also includes expansion of Port Area for EXIM Cargo Storage: Supporting faster cargo evacuation, & other development initiatives to strengthen port operations, enhance community infrastructure, and generate employment opportunities.
Foundation stone laid for projects worth Rs. 602 Crore including 10 MW Green Hydrogen Production Facility at Kandla: Enabling clean energy and establishing DPA as an emerging leader in the Green Hydrogen sector. Development projects also include construction of 3 Road Over Bridges & Upgradation to 6-Lane at Kandla: Modernizing port logistics and easing city-port connectivity.
Deendayal Port Authority reaffirms its commitment to building a green, efficient, and globally competitive maritime ecosystem with these initiatives. Through the adoption of clean energy, cutting-edge cargo handling solutions, and smart infrastructure, DPA continues to play a pivotal role in realising India’s aspirations of becoming a logistics powerhouse.
