Vizhinjam Port Reaches Milestone as First Mothership DocksVizhinjam Port Reaches Milestone as First Mothership Docks Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the arrival of the mothership San Fernando at Vizhinjam Port, marking a significant milestone in the port’s development. He announced that the second, third, and fourth phases of the port will be completed by 2028, transforming Kerala into the container trading hub of India. Key Developments: * Investment of Rs 10,000 crores expected, creating 5,000 jobs. * Establishment of a port-based job training center at a cost of Rs 50 crores. * Proposal of a Rs 5,000 crore package in the central budget for port development. * Unveiling of a plaque commemorating the arrival of the first mothership. Statements from Officials: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: “As Vizhinjam becomes a full-fledged port, investments worth Rs 10,000 crores will flow in. The central government bears only 9% of the port’s expenditure, making Vizhinjam primarily a state-owned port. Our aim is to elevate Kerala to the level of developed nations.” Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports: “We will build a modern fishing port, outer ring road, seafood park, cruise tourism facilities, and an industrial corridor at Vizhinjam. Total employment generated will reach 7,500 in the future.” Public Response: People flocked to Vizhinjam to witness the arrival of the San Fernando. Colored balloons were released, and the Chief Minister and ministers posed for a photograph in front of the ship. Gifts were presented to the Russian captain and his crew. Additional Information: * The Danish company Maersk’s ship will return to Colombo with unloaded containers after its visit. * The article includes social media integration options for Facebook and Google sign-in.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: While formally hosting the mothership San Fernando at Vizhinjam Port, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the second, third and fourth phases of the port will be completed by 2028. He also said Kerala will become the container trading hub of the country.
“As Vizhinjam becomes a full-fledged port, there will be investments worth Rs 10,000 crores. 5,000 jobs will be created. A port-based job training centre will be started at a cost of Rs 50 crores. Vizhinjam will also benefit the neighbouring countries. The country’s international importance will further increase,” he said.
“Of the Rs 8,867 crore expenditure on the port, Rs 5,595 crore is borne by the state. The central share is only Rs 818 crore. So Vizhinjam is the state port. The Centre has proposed Rs 8 crore for rehabilitation, while the state has spent Rs 100 crore. A package of Rs 5,000 crore has been requested in the central budget for the port. This is when a dream comes true. The aim is not to rest anymore, but to take Kerala to the level of developed countries,” he added.
The ship was received by the Chief Minister, Union Ports Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and state ministers yesterday morning. The Chief Minister unveiled the plaque marking the arrival of the first mother ship. The ceremony was made more festive with chendamelam and cheers.
Vizhinjam to become an industrial corridor: Karan Adani
Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports, said that a modern fishing port, an outer ring road to the port, a seafood park, cruise tourism facilities and an industrial corridor will be built. 2,000 jobs will be created in manufacturing and operations. 5,500 people will be employed in the future. Hundreds of youth will be trained at the skill development centre.
People flocked to Vizhinjam
People flocked to see the San Fernando
Coloured balloons were released by the Chief Minister and Ministers. The Chief Minister took a photograph in front of the ship
The Prime Minister presented gifts to Russian Captain Arenko and his crew who were sailing the ship
The ship of the Danish company Maersk returns to Colombo today after unloading containers.
