Around 20,000 residents of Palghar district recently took out a protest march on Monday against the proposed Vadhavan port and a slew of other infrastructure projects, citing environmental damage.
About Vadhavan Port:
It is a proposed new port on the coast of Maharashtra.
It is being developed as an all-weather greenfield deep-draft major port.
It is ideal for large container and bulk vessels.
The project will be constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB).
The strategic location of Vadhavan Port provides it with a unique edge. It will connect seamlessly to industrial centers across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and beyond.
The capacities created will also aid EXIM trade flow through IMEEC (India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor) and INSTC (International North South Transportation Corridor).
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