Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Odisha Unveils Maritime Roadmap with Rs 50,000 Crore Investments
The state of Odisha wants to become a major player in shipping and trade.
They announced a big plan at a big event called India Maritime Week.
They have promised to invest a lot of money, about 50,000 crore rupees, in building new ports and other sea-related projects.
Their main goal is to be able to handle 500 million tons of cargo at their ports by the year 2047.
They plan to do this by building new ports along their coast and creating a large area for building ships.
This plan is part of a larger effort to make India a leader in global shipping.
The event brought together people from many countries to discuss how to improve shipping and trade.
Odisha announced Rs 50,000 crore in maritime investments at India Maritime Week 2025.
The state aims to achieve a port handling capacity of 500 million tonnes by 2047.
Key projects include the Bahuda Port (Rs 21,500 crore) and a Mega Shipbuilding Cluster (Rs 22,700 crore).
The roadmap involves developing 14 non-major ports and two major transformational projects.
Odisha plans to build a port-led economy and sees its coastline as a gateway to eastern trade.
- Who
- Odisha government
- What
- Announced a maritime roadmap with Rs 50,000 crore in investments and a target of 500 million tonnes port capacity by 2047.
- When
- India Maritime Week 2025 (Monday Tuesday)
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To build a robust port-led and port-based economy and anchor India’s growth.
Current State
Future Vision
Port Capacity
Current State
Current port capacity is not specified, but the plan is to significantly expand it.
Future Vision
Odisha aims to reach a total port handling capacity of 500 million tonnes by 2047.
Economic Focus
Current State
The state is developing its maritime sector.
Future Vision
Odisha is committed to building a port-led and port-based economy to anchor India's growth.
- Total Investment Commitment
- Rs 50,000 crore
- Target Port Capacity by 2047
- 500 million tonnes
- Key Project 1
- Bahuda Port, Ganjam (Rs 21,500 crore)
- Key Project 2
- Mega Shipbuilding Cluster, Kendrapara (Rs 22,700 crore)
- Event
- India Maritime Week 2025
- Event Location
- Mumbai
- Event Dates
- October 27-31
