Vikas Coal and Minerals Wins Bid to Operate Jalna Dry Port for 15 Years

• Nagpur-based Vikas Coal and Minerals Pvt. Ltd secured the mandate to operate the Jalna Dry Port for 15 years after NHAI accepted its bid.
• The dry port, inaugurated in March 2024, spans nearly 400 acres and is being developed as a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP).
• Strategically located near the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, it aims to centralise freight and reduce logistical costs.
• Vikas Coal and Minerals will pay an annual amount of Rs 1.5 crore to the MMLP entity based on turnover, with operations expected to begin soon.
• The facility has customs port status for import/export, a dedicated railway line, and will benefit industries and farmers in Marathwada and Vidarbha.