Sarbananda Sonowal Launches ₹1,500 Crore Projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated ₹1,500 crore worth of projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin, aimed at upgrading infrastructure and setting up clean energy initiatives. Key projects include a maritime heritage museum, a wind farm, a green hydrogen facility, and an anti-drone system. These initiatives are expected to enhance the port's role as a major transshipment hub, lower logistics costs, and stimulate regional economic growth.

Feb 23, 2026, 6:23 PM