Odisha CM Unveils ₹46,000 Cr Maritime Mega-Plan

On November 5, 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of major development initiatives with a total investment of over ₹46,000 crore.

The projects include the establishment of a new port at Bahuda in Ganjam district, a shipbuilding and repair centre near Paradip, and a world-class cruise terminal in Puri. The Bahuda port, developed in collaboration with the Paradip Port Authority, will involve investments of around ₹21,500 crore, while the shipbuilding and repair centre at the Mahanadi river mouth will receive ₹24,700 crore.

CM Majhi highlighted that these projects will significantly boost Odisha’s trade, tourism, and industrial sectors, positioning the state as a key maritime hub.

Additionally, Paradip Port, a vital economic gateway, will be expanded to handle up to 500 million tonnes of cargo by 2047. These initiatives are aligned with national programmes such as Sagarmala and PM Gati Shakti, aimed at strengthening India’s coastal economy and infrastructure connectivity.

As part of the ongoing development efforts, the Chief Minister also inaugurated a new Mayfair Hotels & Resorts property in Paradip.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.