The Government of India continues to accelerate port-led development under its flagship Sagarmala Scheme, aimed at transforming India’s maritime infrastructure and boosting the coastal economy.
As part of this ambitious initiative, Tamil Nadu has received a total funding of Rs 4,030 million for various port and coastal projects, out of the Rs 9,090 million sanctioned for the state so far.
Key Highlights:
- 18 Sagarmala projects sanctioned for Tamil Nadu
- Rs 4,030 million already disbursed to the state
- Projects span ports, roads, rail, tourism, fisheries, and skill development
Noteworthy Completed Projects:
- Chennai Port Coastal Cargo Berth
- Cost: Rs 800 million
- Sanctioned & Released: Rs 300 million
- Fishing Harbours
- Poompuhar: Rs 1,480 million
- Mookaiyur: Rs 1,139 million
- Kuthakal & Chinnamuttom: Rs 740 million each
- National Technology Centre at IIT Chennai
- Cost: Rs 770.3 million
- Modern Elevated Steel Bridge, Kanyakumari
- For improved tourist access
- Cost: Rs 770.3 million
- Truck Terminal – V.O. Chidambaranar Port
- Cost: Rs 250 million
- Dredging Works – Rs 980 million
- Tourist Berthing Facilities at Agni Theertham
Ongoing Projects:
- Phase II of Coastal Districts Skill Development Programme
- Berthing Facilities Construction in Rameswaram
This update was presented by Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
