Vadhavan Port Maharashtra

The Union Cabinet during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the setting up of a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra with an investment of Rs 76,220 crore that includes the cost of land acquisition.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray avoided a question on the proposed multi-billion dollar container Vadhavan port in Maharashtra's Palghar, which has been routinely opposed by fishermen and tribal communities in the region.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its 'in-principle' approval for setting up a major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra.

The Union Cabinet during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the setting up of a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra with an investment of Rs 76,220 crore that includes the cost of land acquisition.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray avoided a question on the proposed multi-billion dollar container Vadhavan port in Maharashtra's Palghar, which has been routinely opposed by fishermen and tribal communities in the region.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its 'in-principle' approval for setting up a major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra.