Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Odisha CM Announces Airport, Green Hydrogen Hub, and Cruise Terminal for Paradip
Imagine a town called Paradip that's near the sea.
The leader of the state, the Chief Minister, announced some really exciting new plans for this town.
He said they are going to build a new airport, like the ones we use to fly on airplanes!
They also plan to make it a big place for making a special kind of clean energy called green hydrogen.
Plus, they are building a special dock for big boats called cruise ships, which will help bring more tourists.
These new projects are meant to make Paradip an important place for trade and travel in the eastern part of the country.
The Chief Minister also reminded everyone that Paradip has a long history of brave sailors who used to travel on ships to other countries, which is why they are celebrating a special festival called Kalinga Bali Jatra.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that Paradip will get a greenfield airport.
The port town is set to become a hub for green hydrogen production.
A new cruise terminal will be established on the Mangala River with an allocation of Rs 500 crore.
These developments aim to make Paradip the 'gateway' to eastern India and a tourism hub.
The announcements were made during the inauguration of the Kalinga Bali Jatra, celebrating Odisha's maritime traditions.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with state ministers and local representatives
- What
- Announced plans for a greenfield airport, a green hydrogen hub, and a cruise terminal in Paradip.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Paradip, Odisha
- Why
- To develop Paradip as the 'gateway' to eastern India, boost tourism, and acknowledge the town's historical maritime significance.
Proposed Developments
Traditional Maritime Significance
Paradip's Future Role
Proposed Developments
Paradip is slated to become a major gateway to eastern India with new infrastructure like an airport, green hydrogen hub, and cruise terminal, boosting tourism and industry.
Traditional Maritime Significance
The town's history is rooted in ancient maritime traditions, with ancestors establishing trade and cultural relations through seafaring, which is being celebrated at the Kalinga Bali Jatra.
- Key Announcements
- Greenfield airport, green hydrogen hub, cruise terminal
- Location
- Paradip, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha
- Event
- Inauguration of Kalinga Bali Jatra
- Cruise Terminal Investment
- Rs 500 crore allocated
- Cruise Terminal Location
- Mangala River
- Attendees
- CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Industries Minister Sampada Chandra, MP Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Paradip Port Authority Chairman P L Harnadha
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