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20 Sep 2023 9:55 AM GMT
Summary
- Expected to be commissioned by May next year.
- Scheduled to be commissioned in 2019, got delayed due to several issues related to land acquisition.
Thiruvananthapuram: With Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan unveiling the logo and identity of the Rs7700 -crore Vizhinjam Port at a function in Vizhinjam, nearly 24 km from the state capital, on Wednesday, the port which is at an advanced stage of completion is expected to give a much-needed thrust to state's economy.
The port, being built by Adani Ports, will be known as Vizhinjam International Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram.
Addressing the function, the chief minister said the Vizhinjam Port is a dream project for Kerala, and it offers a wide scope for the state in the international maritime trade sector. He hoped that the logo would help the port's identity on the global maritime trade map. `` The logo will carry forward the glory of the international seaport across the world'' he wished.
The Chief Minister said the first ship would dock at the port on October 4.''
Kerala Minister for Ports, Ahamed Devarkovil delivered the presidential address.
Earlier this month, he had said that three more ships would be coming to Vizhinjam, one in October and two in November after the arrival of the first ship.
He said the port, being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 7,700 crore, was expected to be commissioned by May next year.
"We hope to commission the port by May next year," Devarkovil had said, adding that Adani Ports has decided to complete all the works by December this year.
Seventy-five per cent of the breakwater construction was also complete, he had added.
The Vizhinjam port is being constructed under the public-private partnership model.
The Adani Group is the private partner in the development of Vizhinjam port, which is going to be one of the largest ports in the world once commissioned.
The project, which was scheduled to be commissioned in 2019, got delayed due to several issues related to land acquisition.
Vizhinjam had also witnessed violent protests as fishermen in the area opposed the project, alleging that the port could adversely affect their livelihood.
