India’s Deendayal Port is undergoing a ₹57,000 crore transformation to become a global leader in shipbuilding, logistics, and green tech by 2047.
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Highlights
- ₹57,000 crore investment to turn Kandla into a global shipbuilding and logistics hub
- Mega shipyard with dry docks, floating docks, and fabrication yards
- Focus on digital twin technology, smart logistics, and green port infrastructure
- Over 2.5 lakh jobs expected and major FDI inflow
- India’s first net-zero emission maritime hub by 2047
Kandla’s ₹57,000 Crore Maritime Vision: What You Need to Know
India is making waves with an ambitious port development plan—Deendayal Port Authority’s ₹57,000 crore Vision 2047. This master plan is set to transform Kandla Port into a global maritime and shipbuilding hub, reducing India’s dependence on foreign shipyards and propelling India into the top tier of global maritime nations.
Inside the Mega Plan: What’s Coming to Kandla Port
Ultra-Modern Shipbuilding Complex
Deendayal Port will house India’s largest integrated shipbuilding and repair yard, with:
- Dry docks and floating docks for supertankers and naval ships
- Robotic welding and fabrication systems
- Block modular assembly for faster construction
- Environmentally compliant wastewater recycling
Smart Container and Cargo Terminals
Fully automated terminals will enhance port throughput:
- LNG and liquid cargo jetties
- Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax terminals
- Cold chain storage units for pharma and perishables
- Projected capacity increase from 130 MTPA to 400+ MTPA
Maritime Ancillary Manufacturing Park
A 1,000+ acre industrial zone for:
- Marine engines, control systems, life-saving equipment
- Offshore wind fabrication components
- Export-focused MSME clusters
Digital Twin & Smart Port System
Kandla will become India’s first digital twin-enabled port, with:
- AI-based cargo prediction and routing
- Blockchain supply chain tracking
- IoT sensors for smart infrastructure
- Real-time berth scheduling and vessel traffic systems
Economic Boom: Jobs, Exports & Global Investment
The Vision 2047 project is projected to:
- Create over 250,000 jobs
- Unlock ₹2 lakh crore in economic value
- Attract leading global shipbuilders and investors
- Cement Kandla’s role in India’s blue economy roadmap
Sustainability Front and Center
Kandla is going green with future-proof infrastructure:
- Green hydrogen bunkering stations
- Hybrid wind-solar power systems
- Carbon-neutral buildings
- Ballast water and marine pollution controls
Who’s Investing in the Project?
The port authority is inviting global and domestic players:
- Hyundai Heavy Industries
- Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
- EU-based green tech investors
- Indian conglomerates and PSUs
- SEZs and plug-and-play units for foreign players
| Phase | Timeline | Key Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025–2030 | Core shipyard, LNG terminals, logistics parks |
| 2 | 2030–2040 | Ancillary hub, green energy rollout |
| 3 | 2040–2047 | Global expansion, AI integration, exports |
This mega project isn’t just a port upgrade—it’s India’s gateway to becoming a global shipping and shipbuilding force. With support from PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and Maritime India Vision 2030, the Kandla expansion will:
- Reduce import bills on large vessel acquisitions
- Support indigenous warship production
- Supercharge exports from Gujarat and western India
- Strengthen India’s claim as a maritime innovation leader
From shipbuilding to sustainability, Deendayal Port is ready to lead the charge. With massive infrastructure, green energy goals, and digital-first logistics, Kandla is set to redefine India’s maritime future—not by following the world, but by leading it.
