Dhamra Port Co's mega expansion to go under Odisha govt's scrutiny

Dhamra port kicked off commercial operations in May 2011

A massive expansion proposed by Adani Group controlled Dhamra Port Company Ltd (DPCL) would go under scrutiny of the Odisha government.

DPCL, a subsidiary of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), has recast its master plan. According to the revised plan, the port's cargo handling capacity is envisaged at 314 million tonnes with 35 operative berths. The draft of the deep water port along the coast of north Odisha is proposed to be scaled to 22 metres, making it the deepest port in the country.

“We have decided to study the repercussions of the mega expansion proposed by Dhamra port authorities.