PM Narendra Modi dedicates Vizhinjam International Seaport to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport to the nation in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Speaking on the occasion, the PM emphasized that the Vizhinjam deep-water sea port has now emerged as a symbol of new age development. He extended his congratulations to the people of Kerala and the entire nation on this remarkable achievement.

Underscoring that the Vizhinjam deep-water sea port has been developed at a cost of Rs 8,800 crore, the Prime Minister remarked that the capacity of this transshipment hub will triple in the coming years, enabling the smooth arrival of some of the world's largest cargo ships. He pointed out that 75% of India’s transshipment operations were previously conducted at foreign ports, leading to significant revenue loss for the country. Emphasizing that this situation is now set to change, he asserted that India’s money will now serve India and the funds that once flowed outside the country will now generate new economic opportunities for Kerala and Vizhinjam’s people.

He further remarked that the Government of India, in collaboration with state governments, has upgraded port infrastructure under the Sagarmala Project and strengthened port connectivity. He noted that under PM Gati Shakti, waterways, railways, highways, and airways are being rapidly integrated for seamless connectivity.

The Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Union Ministers, Suresh Gopi and George Kurien, were present among other dignitaries at the event.

The Vizhinjam deep-water port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under a public-private partnership.