Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram in the presence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, during the Vizhinjam port inauguration on Friday, paid homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that their brutal killing serves as a reminder of the urgent need for national unity against anti-national and divisive forces.
"As the PM dedicates Vizhinjam Port to the nation today, my mind goes back to June 13, 2011 when the-then CM of Kerala Oommen Chandy and the Thiruvananthapuram MP Dr Shashi Tharoor invited me to visit the site to set the ball rolling," Ramesh posted on X.
As India's first dedicated container trans-shipment port, it represents transformative advancements in the country's maritime sector, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat
According to the release, it is the country's first dedicated container transhipment port, representing the transformative advancements being made in India's maritime sector as part of the unified vision of Viksit Bharat.
Kerala Port Minister V.N. Vasavan on Wednesday addressed the media regarding the upcoming commissioning of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, scheduled for May 2.
Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), today welcomed one of the world's largest and most eco-friendly container vessels -- MSC Turkiye -- in a landmark moment for India's maritime industry. This marks the vessel's maiden call at an India
Vizhinjam International Seaport has received the necessary clearance from the Union environment ministry, informed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday, affirming this nod from the government will help work at the port is completed by 2028.