Which of the following ports is situated in the State of Gujarat?

Which of the following ports is situated in the State of Gujarat? Correct Answer Hazira

The correct answer is Hazira.

Key Points

  • Hazira Port or Surat Port, is a deep-water liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and multi-cargo deep-water port about 20 miles southwest of Surat, India built by Hazira Port Private Limited (HPPL).
  • The LNG facility is operational, while the cargo port is under development.
  • It is a joint venture between Shell Gas B.V (Shell) and Total Gaz Electricité Holdings France (Total).
  • Shell holds 74% in the venture, with Total holds the remainder. 

Additional Information

  • There are currently 13 major seaports in India.
  • Sagar Mala Project was started to modernize the traditional seaport.
  • Most Ancient port - Chennai
  • Riverine port - Kolkata
  • Perl port of India - Tuticorin 

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