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Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s second multi-modal terminal built at Sahibganj in Jharkhand on Thursday, a government statement said. This is the second of the three Multi Modal Terminals (MMTs) being constructed on river Ganga under Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sahibganj multi-modal port or Sahibganj River Port is a multi-modal port situated at Sahebganj on the Ganga. The project is estimated to cost ₹6,500 crore. It was inaugurated by PM Modi in September 2019.

Detailed explanation-3: -Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal or Varanasi Port is an Inland river port situated in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The port is located on the Ganges river.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Inland Multi-Modal Terminal Port on river Ganga at Ramnagar in Varanasi and received first container cargo belonging to PepsiCo.