This significant decision was taken by the Union Minister for Ports,
Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, marking a pivotal moment in
the port’s development journey.
The approved project will be
executed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis
through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The
estimated project cost stands at Rs. 809.18 crore, underscoring the magnitude
of this endeavor.
This project is poised to bring
a paradigm shift in the operational landscape of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Port
This transformative initiative underscores the government’s steadfast
commitment to fostering infrastructural development and bolstering maritime
commerce.