PM inaugurates India’s semi-automated Vizhinjam International Seaport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated to the nation the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala. The seaport is the country’s first semi-automated port. The seaport was completed at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore. The Prime Minister formally commissioned the first phase of the facility in the presence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.Addressing the gathering PM Modi said that the'Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport'is a symbol of new-age development.The Prime Minister also took a dig at INDIA bloc and said,'Today's event is going to disturb the sleep of many.

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan spoke about Pahalgam terrorist attack and took the opportunity to offer his condolences to the victims." The commissioning of this port marks the dawn of a modern era. The Prime Minister's presence makes this occasion even more special and brings great joy to all of us. It also makes us optimistic about the bright future of this seaport," he said. 

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The deep-water port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and part of the Adani Group, under a public-private partnership. The seaport received its commercial commissioning certificate on December 4, 2024.