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India's major ports capacity up by 93% in last 10 years

 Capacity at 12 major ports of the country has increased by 92.87 percent during 2024-25 (FY25) at 1,680.94 million tons per annum (mtpa) as compared to 871.52 mt during FY15, informed Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.

“The Government has taken several steps to expand the cargo handling capacity of all major ports in the country through modernization, mechanization, construction of new berths and terminals, capital dredging and enhancement of road and rail connectivity,” the minster said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha.

During the period, V.O. Chidambaranar Port registered the highest growth at 177.12 percent, followed by Kamarajar Port at 162.16 percent and Deendayal Port at 143.57 percent.

Following are the details of major port-wise capacity expansion during FY15 to FY25 in million tons per annum (mtpa):