Vizhinjam Port and Its Potential in India’s Maritime Trade

IntroductionOverview of the Vizhinjam Port ProjectPhase-1 completion and its significance.Key Features and PotentialPort’s capacity and capabilitiesStrategic location and depth advantagesCompeting with international portsDevelopment and FundingPublic-Private Partnership (PPP) modelViability gap fundingInfrastructure development progressInfrastructure and ConnectivityBerth, breakwater, and rail corridorRoad and air connectivityChallenges and DelaysNatural disastersProtests and local oppositionImpact of delaysConclusionVizhinjam Port’s importanceProspects for India’s maritime trade...