Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal
| Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country |  India |
| Location | Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh |
| Details | |
| Opened | August 2018 |
| Owned by | Government of India |
| Type of harbour | River port |
| No. of berths | 2 |
| Depth | 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) |
| Statistics | |
| Annual cargo tonnage | 1.2 million tons (2018-2019) |
Varanasi port or Varanasi multi-modal terminal is the indigenous river port in the Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh. The port is being built on the Ganges river. This port is being built under the government's Jal Marg bikash project. When the construction of the port is completed, the direct connection of the Port of Kolkata and Haldia Port along with Varanasi city will be created. For the construction of the port, the first phase has been given to the AFCONS Infrastructure based on an estimated contract of 170 crore. [1]
If the construction of the first phase is completed, the cargo handling capacity of the port or terminal will be estimated at 1.2 million metric tons per year (MTPA). The project will be completed by 2018 by construction of the port. [2]
Facilities
References
- ^ "Gadkari lays foundation of multi-modal terminal at Varanasi". The Hindu. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ "First phase of Multi-Modal Terminal at Varanasi to cost Rs 170 crore". Business Standard. 10 August 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2017.