**Summary:**
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has announced port-led industrial development projects at Paradip Port in Odisha. These projects, with a total investment exceeding INR 19,433 crores, aim to boost economic growth and employment in the region, with a potential to generate over 10,000 jobs. The projects include:
* Development of a Multimodal Logistic Park (MMLP) with an investment of INR 260 crores across 100 acres.
* An 8 MMTPA COIT Terminal with an investment of INR 2371 crores across 277 acres.
* A 24 MMTPA Iron Ore Pellet Plant with an investment of INR 7466 crores across 277 acres.
* A 14 MMTPA Iron Ore Pellet Plant with an investment of INR 6325 crores across 100 acres.
* A 4.6 MMTPA POL terminal with an investment of INR 3011 crores across 58 acres.
Funding for these projects will be sourced through internal resources of the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Dhamra Port, a non-major port in Odisha under the administrative control of the State Government, does not have any investment commitment under the Sagarmala project. The PPA conducts Environmental Impact Assessment studies and implements environmental management plans for all projects. The Ministry maintains close coordination with the State Government through regular meetings with district authorities and State Departments, as well as through Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) meetings and State Sagarmala Committee meetings, to ensure timely approvals and resolve any issues related to land acquisition, utility shifting, and infrastructure development. This information was provided by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarabananda Sonowal, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The Indian government ministry responsible for ports, shipping, and waterways.
Odisha: A state in eastern India, where port-led industrial development is taking place.
Paradip Port: A major port located in the State of Odisha, India, central to the industrial development projects mentioned.
Paradip Port Authority (PPA): The authority managing Paradip Port, responsible for funding projects and environmental impact assessments.
Dhamra: An operational Non-Major port in the State of Odisha.
Sagarmala: A Government of India initiative to enhance port-led development in the country.
Public Private Partnership (PPP): A model of funding used for the development projects at Paradip Port.
Shri Sarabananda Sonowal: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Port-Led Industrial Development in Odisha
Posted On: 12 AUG 2025 3:36PM by PIB Delhi
Paradip Port is a Major Port in the State of Odisha. The details of port-led industrial development projects in
Paradip Port along with investment estimates are annexed.
Project cost Land Allocated.
S. No. Name of the project
(INR Cr) ( in acres)
1.
Development of Multimodal Logistic Park (MMLP) 260 100
2.
8 MMTPA COIT Terminal 2371 277
3.
24 MMTPA Iron Ore Pellet Plant 7466 277
4.
14 MMTPA Iron Ore Pellet Plant 6325 100
5.
4.6 MMTPA POL terminal 3011 58
These projects are funded through internal resources of the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Public Private
Partnership (PPP). Ports other than Major Ports (Non- Major Ports) are under the administrative control of the
State Government. Dhamra is an operational Non-Major port in the State of Odisha. There is no investment
commitment in Dhamra port under Sagarmala. The employment generational potential of these projects is
more than 10,000.
PPA carries out Environmental Impact Assessment studies for the project that are taken up and implement the
environmental management plan.
PPA maintains close co-ordination with the State Government for matters related to land acquisition, utility
shifting and infrastructure development. Regular meetings are held with district authorities and concerned
State Departments for timely approvals. Further, to resolve issues concerning the State Government in a
timely manner, the Ministry from time to time holds Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) meetings
and also encourages coastal States/UTs to hold State Sagarmala Committee meetings for creating synergy
among various stakeholders for expeditious implementation of Sagarmala projects.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarabananda
Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
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