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Odisha: Gopalpur Port seeks land, improved connectivity to boost capacity

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) Gopalpur Port’s expansion plans depend on the availability of additional land and improved rail and road connectivity to mineral-rich hinterland regions of Odisha and neighbouring states, port officials told a high-level State delegation during its visit on Wednesday.
The delegation, led by Commerce and Transport Department Principal Secretary NBS Rajput, reviewed the port’s existing infrastructure, operational capabilities and proposed expansion plans.
In a presentation, port officials emphasised the need to strengthen rail and road links to mineral-rich regions to boost EXIM cargo-handling capacity, improve cargo movement and support industrial growth in southern Odisha.
Additional land was also identified as crucial for the port’s future expansion.
The delegation, which included Chhatrapur MLA Krushna Chandra Nayak, Ganjam Collector V Keerthi Vasan and Odisha Maritime Board COO Sundara Madhaba Padhi, inspected cargo-handling facilities, logistics systems, connectivity infrastructure and land earmarked for expansion.
The team also assessed the port’s potential to emerge as a major maritime gateway for southern Odisha, leveraging its strategic location and multimodal connectivity.
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