Vizhinjam Port Secures Green Light for Expansion

The Vizhinjam deep-sea port in Kerala has received environment clearance from the Union Environment Ministry for its next phases of construction, as announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The completion, expected by 2028, is set to boost maritime trade and industrial growth in the region.

In a significant advancement for Kerala's maritime endeavors, the Vizhinjam deep-sea port has received crucial environmental clearance for its next two phases of construction. The announcement, confirming the green signal from the Union Environment Ministry, was made public by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the social media platform 'X'.

The clearance ensures that the port, developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd under a public-private partnership at Rs 8,867 crore, will be fully operational by 2028, surpassing its initially projected timeline. This development promises to unlock substantial opportunities in maritime trade and industrial growth, marking a pivotal moment for the state's economic landscape.

After receiving its commercial commissioning certificate last December, the Vizhinjam port is now set to be officially commissioned, pending a date finalization by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This strategic move highlights the port's emergent role in enhancing Kerala's trade capabilities on a global scale.

(With inputs from agencies.)