Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praises on Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani during his address following the inauguration of the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. He appreciated Adani for building a great port in Kerala. PM Modi on Friday congratulated the people of Kerala and the country after inaugurating the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, calling it a “symbol of new age development.” The Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, which has been built at a cost of 8,900 crore ambitious project of the Kerala government has been developed under the public-private partnership by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. The inauguration was conducted in the presence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
“I just visited the port. But when the people of Gujarat learn that Gautam Adani has built such a great port in Kerala. In Gujarat, he has been working on ports for 30 years. But never has he built a port like this. So he should be ready to face the anger of the people of Gujarat,” PM Modi said, which prompted laughter from the audience.
Furthermore, PM Modi highlighted that the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport is an example of “new age development.”
“On one hand, there is this big sea with so many opportunities and on the other hand, there is beauty of nature, in between there is this ‘Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport’, which is a symbol of new-age development”, PM Modi added.
Kerala CM Thanks PM Modi, Praises Gautam Adani
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also expressed the gratitude of the people of the state to Prime Minister Modi for dedicating the landmark project to the nation. He extended congratulations to the Adani Group for executing this mission with excellence.
“On behalf of the people of Kerala, I once again express our sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for visiting our state to dedicate the landmark project to the nation. I also extend my congratulations to the Adani Group for executing this mission with excellence”, said Kerala CM.
Vizhinjam Seaport To Transform India’s Maritime Sector
The Vizhinjam International Transhipment Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport is an ambitious project taken up by the Government of Kerala. The port is currently being developed in a landlord model with a Public Private Partnership component on a design, build, finance, operate and transfer basis. The private partner, the Concessionaire Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited had commenced the construction on December 5, 2015. Vizhinjam’s strategic location near international shipping routes significantly reduces transit times for vessels, making it a key point for maritime trade.
The port also stands as India’s few natural deep-water ports, and can accommodate large cargo and container ships. The functioning of this port will boost Kerala’s economic growth by creating jobs, enhancing trade, and attracting investments. It is expected to emerge as a key player in regional trade, by serving as a gateway for commerce between Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
