Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Tuesday that the Deendayal Port in Kutch district is set to become a mega port within the next three years, with its cargo handling capacity projected to reach 300 million tonnes annually.

Sonowal made the statement while addressing an audience at the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, where he launched several new projects. "We all need to work together to transform Kandla Port into a mega port. Within three years, Kandla Port will establish itself as a mega port, with a cargo handling capacity of 300 million tonnes per year. This development will create new employment opportunities and boost the local economy," he said.

In discussions with reporters, Sonowal emphasized that Deendayal Port currently ranks as the top port in terms of cargo handling capacity. "Given this port's immense potential, we have decided to construct a new port. A new mega port will be developed in an area beyond the creek in Kandla. Additionally, the DPA has begun efforts to establish a shipbuilding cluster in the region. These are the two major projects we are currently focused on," he added.