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Detailed explanation-1: -Vadhavan port in Maharashtra is the newest major port in India. The Union Cabinet gave in-principle approval for the establishment of Vadhavan port as the 13th major port in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Maharashtra. The natural draft at the Port of Vadhavan near the coast is about 20 meters. The development of the port will house the container ships of 16, 000 to 25, 000 TEU capacities. The Union Cabinet gave in-principle approval for a new major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-3: -With this, the Port Blair becomes the 13th major port in India and only major port in Andaman and Nicobar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority signed a MoU with Maharashtra Maritime Board for development of Vadhvan Port. The Proposed Port is located at Vadhvan point near Dahanu in the District of Palghar, Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-5: -Port Blair Port, Andaman and Nicobar Islands The government declared this port as a major one due to its contribution in boosting the ports of India to 13th place. The Port Blair port is the youngest sea port in India and is connected to the mainland of India through ship and flight.