Shapoorji, Essar eye Odisha river port plan

The project is proposed to be implemented under the model of build, own, operate, share and transfer

Essar Ports and Shapoorji Pallonji are among companies that have shown interest in developing a river port planned by the Odisha government.

The state government has initiated the tendering process for selecting developers for Odisha’s first river port, estimated to cost Rs 2,110 crore.

After inviting requests for qualification, the state government would hold a pre-bid conference on Monday.

“The pre-bid conference is designed to address queries of the prospective bidders. The port can be either captive or commercial — it will depend on the developer. This project has a lot of potential despite being planned in the vicinity of the Paradip Port