JNPA Expansion Project in Final Stages to Increase Port Capacity in India

‘Jawaharlal Nehru Port expansion to begin by April 2025, create 10 lakh jobs in next 10 years’: Unmesh Wagh
The JNPA is undergoing significant expansion, set to create a million jobs in the next decade. Along with the construction of a port at Nhava Sheva in 1989, the development in areas like Panvel and Navi Mumbai has been rapid. The final stages of the expansion project aim to increase efficiency and capacity at the port to 10 million TEU. Plans for a new port at Vadhavan aim to reduce India's dependence on international ports, pending cabinet approval post-elections. Additional projects like an integrated food storage facility and an independent water supply system are also in the pipeline to support the expansion.
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The expansion project of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPA) in India is in its final stages, with the aim to increase capacity from 6.5 million to 10 million containers. The proposed port at Vadhavan has been approved by the environment department but awaits final approval from the Cabinet due to the Model Code of Conduct during elections. The new port will have a greater depth, allowing for larger ships and reducing India’s dependence on international ports like Singapore and Colombo.

With the expansion, a million direct and indirect jobs are expected to be created in the next 10 years, including 5 lakh during the construction phase. Plans for skill training for locals and construction of a hospital and trauma care centre are in place once the approval is granted. The JNPA is also working on implementing environmentally friendly practices, such as phasing out diesel vehicles and developing green cover in the area.

Additionally, JNPA is planning to set up an integrated food processing and storage facility on 25 acres to reduce wastage of perishable goods. The project, estimated to cost Rs 300 crore, aims to store agricultural commodities and products like fruits, fish, and mutton. Another initiative includes an independent water supply system to cater to the increased water demand from the expansion and staff colony, with plans to store and reuse wastewater to sustainably manage resources.

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