NEW DELHI. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has approved a new jetty at Paradip Port costing over Rs 797 crore. The jetty will handle green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo. The project will be developed by Paradip Port Authority under a build-operate-transfer model.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the project will increase cargo capacity, attract investment, create jobs and boost green energy in Eastern India. The facility will also handle other liquid cargo in the early stages to ensure better use of the port. The project supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission and will include modern infrastructure and advanced safety systems for clean energy handling. D D News
