GG News Bureau
Chennai/New Delhi, 16th Sept. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Tuticorin International Container Terminal in Tamil Nadu via video message, marking a major advancement in India’s maritime infrastructure.
In his address, Prime Minister Modi hailed the new terminal as the ‘new star of India’s marine infrastructure,’ noting its role in expanding the capacity of the V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
“With a deep draft of over 14 meters and a berth more than 300 meters long, this terminal will be crucial in enhancing the port’s capacity,” he stated. He also highlighted the terminal’s potential to reduce logistics costs and save foreign exchange.
Modi praised the people of Tamil Nadu for their role in driving economic growth, mentioning that the state, with its three major and seventeen non-major ports, has become a significant hub for maritime trade. He noted that India is investing over Rs 7,000 crore in the development of an Outer Harbour Container Terminal to further boost port-led development.
The Prime Minister also emphasized India’s commitment to sustainable development. He highlighted the V.O.C. Port’s recognition as a Green Hydrogen hub and its role in offshore wind energy initiatives.
“India is showing the world the path to sustainable and forward-thinking development,” Modi said, adding that innovation and collaboration are key strengths in India’s development journey.
PM Modi concluded by expressing confidence in India’s growing capacity in the global supply chain, positioning the country to become the world’s third-largest economy. He commended Tamil Nadu’s pivotal role in this growth, asserting that the new terminal represents a major step towards achieving this goal.
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