INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Chidambaranar Port, formerly Tuticorin Port, is one of the 12 major ports in India. It was declared to be a major port on 11 July 1974. It is second-largest port in Tamil Nadu and fourth-largest container terminal in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -27 January 2011: The Union Cabinet approved for renaming of Tuticorin Port Trust as V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust.

Detailed explanation-3: -This port has a natural harbour and rich hinterland. Thus, it has a flourishing trade handling of a large variety of cargoes to even our neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Maldives, etc. and the coastal regions of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The V.O Chidambaranar Port formerly called as the Tuticorin port is one of the 12 major ports of India. It was declared to be a major port on 11th July 1974. It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-5: -The port is one of the 12 major ports of India, and was declared to be a major port on July 11, 1974. It is the second-largest port in Tamil Nadu and fourth-largest container terminal in India. Tuticorin Port is the third international port in Tamil Nadu and its second all-weather port.