Vizhinjam Deepwater Port Inaugurated in Kerala
Why in the news
PM Modi opened a deepwater port close to major global shipping routes.
Key facts
- Name: Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport.
- Draft: nearly 20 metres naturally, suited to large ships.
- Cuts reliance on foreign ports for transshipment, lowering logistics costs.
PM’s message
- Port cities and coastal states are central to growth.
- Policy focus: infrastructure and ease of doing business; PPP investment is vital.
- Natural depth makes the port ideal for handling big container ships and aids global trade integration.
Exam angle
- Model: public-private partnership.
- State: Kerala.