Visakhapatnam Port Enters Golden Era: Union Minister Launches Rs 230 Cr Projects

• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stones for four major projects at Visakhapatnam Port Authority.
• Projects worth Rs. 230 crore aim to enhance security, infrastructure, administration, and residential facilities.
• Key projects include fire-fighting at LPG berth (Rs. 52.23 Cr), ORS Drydock modernization (Rs. 35.87 Cr), G+9 administrative building (Rs. 97.70 Cr), and residential apartments (Rs. 44.20 Cr).
• Visakhapatnam Port is recognized as one of the best performing ports in India and among the top 100 globally.
• The Minister expressed confidence in the port exceeding 100 million metric tonnes of cargo handling soon.

Why It Matters: Visakhapatnam Port is undergoing a major transformation with Rs 230 crore projects to boost its capabilities.