India plans to invest approximately $25 billion in improving shipping and port infrastructure.
The ports of Paradip, Visakhapatnam, and Kolkata have the most projects prioritised. The government has identified 81 PPP projects worth $5.18 billion in the pipeline to develop berths and terminals at major ports by 2024-25. Gatishakti has 102 critical projects worth $7.67 billion that must be completed by 2024.
The shipping ministry is also identifying new road alignments, upgrades to existing roads, and new rail projects to manage freight traffic.