India’s Largest Shipyard to Be Established in Maharashtra –

 India’s Largest Shipyard to Be Established in Maharashtra

– Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

 

• Land acquisition to begin for Kolhapur–Vaibhavwadi railway line

• Review meeting of the Ports Department

 

Nagpur, Dec. 11 : Considering Maharashtra’s 720 km-long coastline, the upcoming Vadhavan Port, and the immense opportunities in the maritime sector, India’s largest shipyard should be established in Maharashtra by 2026, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed.

A review meeting of the Ports Development Department was held today in the Council Hall of the Legislature, chaired by Chief Minister Fadnavis. Minister of Fisheries and Ports Development Nitesh Rane was present.

Detailed Project Report for the Largest Shipyard

The Chief Minister said that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) should be prepared for establishing the country’s largest shipyard and that a suitable location must be identified. To facilitate the development of Jaigad, Angre, Redi, and Vijayawada ports, the Vaibhavwadi–Kolhapur railway line must be developed, with provisions made for the State Government’s financial participation.

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is constructing a highway from Vadhavan Port to Nashik. Development planning should be undertaken along both sides of this highway, keeping in mind the affected regions.