Mahanadi Riverine port (Odia: ମହାନଦୀ ବନ୍ଦର) is a deep-water, all-weather port proposed to be constructed at the mouth of Mahanadi River in Kendrapara district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1]

Background

For over 40 years there was only one major port in Odisha, at Paradip with less major ports at Gopalpur and Dhamra Port. That picture has changed dramatically in the past few years.[2]

Based on a study by IIT Madras, the Government of Odisha had identified 13 locations along the state's 480 kilometres (300 mi) coast line as suitable for setting up of ports. Thereafter, in order to facilitate the setting up of new ports with participation of private parties the state government had formulated in 2004 a separate port policy.[3] By which private companies are investing in the state of Odisha to develop non-major ports. The Mahanadi Riverine Port is one of them.

Location

The Port will be located in the North Bank of Mahanadi River in the revenue village Mahakalpada, Dist. Kendrapara.

Communication

The nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar & Railway Station is Kendrapara railway station. The distance from Kendrapara is 25 km by road and about 108 km. from Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha.

References

  1. ↑ "Odisha govt to set up riverine port on river Mahanadi". The Times of India, 28 July 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  2. ↑ "Orissa to become a State of ports". The Hindu Business Line, 14 December 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
  3. ↑ "Port development likely to suffer". Business Standard, 30 December 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2010.

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