The chief minister of Odisha has announced plans to develop maritime infrastructure with an investment of over Rs 460 billion.
The projects include a new port at Bahuda in Ganjam district, with an estimated cost of Rs 215 billion, and ship-building and repair centre near the mouth of the Mahanadi River (near Paradip), at an investment of Rs 247 billion.
Additionally, the state intends to build a world-class cruise terminal at Puri to boost the tourism and blue-economy sectors.