2020
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Maharashtra
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Goa
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Gujarat
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Odisha
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra.
Detailed explanation-2: -New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up a major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. The total cost of the project is likely to be ₹ 65, 544.54 crore, a government statement said. Vadhavan port will be developed on “land lord model".
Detailed explanation-3: -Envisioned as India’s first foreshore port, the project is to be jointly administered by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), which has a 74% equity stake, and the Maharashtra Maritime Board, which holds the remaining 26%.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Proposed Port is located at Vadhvan point near Dahanu in the District of Palghar, Maharashtra.
Detailed explanation-5: -The 13th port in India is Vadhavan port in Maharashtra.