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Detailed explanation-1: -Tajpur, set to be Bengal’s 1st deep sea port, could become ‘maritime gateway for eastern region’

Detailed explanation-2: -The West Bengal cabinet last month approved a proposal for issuing a letter of intent to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone for the development of a greenfield deep sea port at Tajpur, paving the way for an estimated investment of Rs 25, 000 crore.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tajpur project The port will be built near Tajpur in East Midnapur district of West Bengal. It will be developed on a design, build, finance, operate and transfer basis. The port is expected to have a draught of 12.1 m with an 18-km channel.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Kolkata Port (KoPT), located on the left bank of Hugli River is the first major as well as the only riverine port in India. The Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) is located on the right bank of the river at the confluence of Haldi and Hugli rivers. It has longest approach Channel of 145 km.

Detailed explanation-5: -Visakhapatnam port in the state of Andhra Pradesh is the deepest port in India with a natural depth of above 16.5 meters. Further Reading: Major Ports in India.