Tamil Nadu Ports to Get ₹1,100 Crore Infrastructure Boost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth approximately ₹1,100 crore at three major ports in Tamil Nadu: Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port in Ennore and V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi.

The projects are expected to improve cargo-handling capacity, strengthen export and import operations and support the state’s economic growth.

Chennai Port: Four Projects Worth ₹158.17 Crore

At Chennai Port, four projects worth ₹158.17 crore were inaugurated. Four new warehouses have been established to handle export and import goods, while facilities at the cruise passenger terminal have also been upgraded.

The improved infrastructure is expected to attract more international cruise ships to Chennai.

Kamarajar Port: Dedicated Coal Handling Facility

At Kamarajar Port in Ennore, a dedicated coal-handling berth built at a cost of ₹261 crore was inaugurated. The facility will handle coal imported by the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation, helping improve coal-handling operations and overall cargo capacity.

Thoothukudi Port: New Container Terminal

At V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Thoothukudi, the foundation stone was laid for a new container terminal costing ₹517.19 crore.

The port serves as a key gateway for southern Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions. The proposed terminal is expected to strengthen its operational capacity and improve cargo movement.

Overall, the infrastructure projects across the three ports are expected to enhance logistics, facilitate trade and contribute to Tamil Nadu’s economic development.