 Today Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has dedicated inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 21 projects worth 18,800 crore rupees. Here's a glimpse into some of them. Haridaspur Paradeep Rail Line It will lead to reduction of rail freight and decongestion. 5th Oil Birth at Marine Oil Terminal Jawahar Dweep So that it can handle larger vessels with improved ship turnaround time. Development of Special Economic Zone at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority With an investment of 4,000 crore rupees will create 57,000 direct jobs. 4th Container Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority JNPA So it can handle large size vessels facilitating increased container cargo and also the reduction of congestion. Deepening and optimisation of inner harbour facilities Including development of Western Dock at Paradeep Port Authority Handling of large Cape size vessels up to 18 metre draft Capacity enhancement by 25 million ton per annum Conversion of 9th Birth as Container Terminal at Vio Chidambaranar Port Trust For advanced handling technology for improved productivity Rejuvenation of Khidarpur Docks, Dock 1 West at Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Port Authority For enhancing containerised traffic with reference to Nepal, Bhutan and other regions of the hinterland New Navigation Lock Gate at Farakka, West Bengal Which will lead to an uninterrupted and efficient movement of vessels or barges As they say, the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step These colossal projects will be the stepping stones towards port led economic growth and development During Vision 2030 for a new India