Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Minister Rane Reviews JNPA Expansion and Vadhavan Port Plans
Maharashtra’s minister, Nitesh Rane, visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Uran on July 30, 2026.
He looked at how the port handles cargo and how it can grow.
He also talked about a new big port called Vadhavan Port in Palghar district, which the state and the national government are building together.
Rane said the state needs to work closely with the central government, use new technology, and train people to make the ports better.
He also mentioned training programs with international partners to help workers learn new skills.
Minister Nitesh Rane visited JNPA in Uran to review expansion plans.
He examined the port’s current capacity, multimodal connectivity, and container‑handling expansion.
Rane reviewed the Vadhavan Port project in Palghar district, a joint Central‑Maharashtra initiative.
He stressed closer coordination between the Centre and state governments for timely project implementation.
Training programmes with international organisations were discussed to enhance maritime skills.
- Who
- Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane
- What
- Reviewed JNPA expansion plans and the Vadhavan Port project
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Uran, Maharashtra
- Why
- To strengthen Maharashtra’s maritime infrastructure and coordinate with the central government
- Minister
- Nitesh Rane
- Port Authority
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
- Project
- Vadhavan Port
- Location
- Uran, Palghar district
- Date
- July 30, 2026