PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several transformational projects of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, worth over Rs 1,100 crores, during a grand event held at Bhuj, Kutch on 26 May. 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 modernization and regional economic growth.

The inaugurated projects include Oil Jetty No. 8 at Old Kandla: With a capacity of 3.5 MMT per annum, the jetty is equipped with telescopic gangways, indigenously developed quick-release mooring systems, and an automated fire fighting system, enabling safe handling of large liquid cargo vessels up to 1 lakh DWT.

Connectivity to Container Terminal at Tuna-Tekra: Boosting container traffic-efficiency and Expansion of Port Area for EXIM Cargo Storage: Supporting faster cargo evacuation. Other development initiatives to strengthen port operations.