Paradip Port sets sights on major expansion; PPA chief briefs Odisha CM on growth roadmap

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR/PARADIP, NOVEMBER 13, 2026

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit on Friday called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and discussed key port development initiatives, infrastructure expansion and measures to strengthen the port's contribution to the state's economic growth.

During the meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Purohit bextended a formal invitation to the Chief Minister to attend the upcoming Boita Bandana Utsav 2026 at Paradip Port as the Chief Guest.

The annual festival celebrates Odisha's rich maritime heritage and pays tribute to the glorious seafaring traditions of ancient Kalinga, highlighting the state's historic association with maritime trade and navigation.

The PPA Chairperson also apprised the Chief Minister of Paradip Port's recent operational achievements, cargo-handling performance, ongoing infrastructure projects and strategic expansion plans aimed at strengthening its position as a major maritime gateway.

The discussions focused on augmenting cargo-handling capacity, strengthening multimodal connectivity, expediting infrastructure development and enhancing operational efficiency to meet the growing demands of trade and industry.

Purohit highlighted Paradip Port's pivotal role in facilitating industrial growth, boosting trade and strengthening Odisha's economic prospects. The discussions also underscored the need for closer coordination between the Port Authority and the state government to accelerate port-led industrialisation and infrastructure development.

The meeting assumed significance in the backdrop of Paradip Port's growing importance in Odisha's economic landscape, with enhanced connectivity, modern infrastructure and greater cargo-handling capabilities emerging as key drivers of the state's industrial and trade ambitions.

Both sides exchanged views on further strengthening institutional cooperation, with a shared commitment to positioning Paradip Port as a major catalyst for Odisha's economic transformation.