{"id":1007,"date":"2025-10-28T05:49:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T05:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2026-03-10T05:40:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T05:40:01","slug":"major-ports-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/major-ports-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Ports in India \u2013 List, Western Coast, and Eastern Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Recently, the Prime Minister of India said, &#8220;2026 will be ASEAN-India year of maritime cooperation.&#8221; In this regard, the major ports in India will play a pivotal role by strengthening trade connectivity, enhancing blue economy initiatives and promoting sustainable maritime partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India, with its vast coastline of over 11,099 km, has played a crucial role in maritime trade since ancient times. From the Indus Valley civilization\u2019s Lothal Port to modern shipping hubs, India\u2019s ports have been vital to its economic growth, trade, and defense.<br>Understanding the major ports in India, along with their distribution on the western and eastern coasts, is crucial for every UPSC, APSC, and State PCS aspirant, as it forms an integral part of Indian Geography and Infrastructure topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Major Ports in India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving ahead, let\u2019s define what major ports are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Major ports are ports owned and managed by the Central Government of India, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They handle the majority of India\u2019s international maritime trade and are equipped with advanced infrastructure, container terminals, and navigation facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In contrast, minor and intermediate ports are managed by State Governments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are 14 major ports out of which 12 Major Ports are in Operation and 200 non-major ports (minor ports) in the country.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While the Major Ports are under the administrative control of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the non-major ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Government.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out of the 200 non-major ports, around 65 ports are handling cargo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While, the others are \u201cPort Limits\u201d where no cargo is handled and these are used by fishing vessels and by small ferries to carry passengers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>List of Major Ports in India:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>List of Major Ports in India:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sl No.<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Name of Port<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location (State)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coast<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Kandla (Deendayal Port)<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Western Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Mumbai Port<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Western Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva)<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Western Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Mormugao Port<\/td><td>Goa<\/td><td>Western Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>New Mangalore Port<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Western Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Cochin (Kochi) Port<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Western Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar Port)<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Eastern Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Chennai Port<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Eastern Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Ennore (Kamarajar Port)<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Eastern Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Visakhapatnam Port<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Eastern Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Paradip Port<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Eastern Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Kolkata Port (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port)<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>Eastern Coast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Vadhavan Port (under construction)<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Western Coast<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ports on the Western Coast of India:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Western Coast of India lies along the Arabian Sea, stretching from Gujarat to Kerala.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It features natural harbours and deep-water ports, making it ideal for handling large cargo ships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Kandla Port (Deendayal Port) \u2013 Gujarat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established in 1955 after India\u2019s partition to handle trade lost to Karachi Port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of India\u2019s largest and busiest ports by cargo volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles petroleum, fertilizers, and food grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was renamed as Deendayal Port in 2017 under Indian Ports Acts, 1908.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is in a strategic location \u2013 Kandla Creek, 90 km from the Gulf of Kutch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This major port will enhance trade through key corridor like India- Middle East Europe Economic Corridor and International North-South Transportation Corridor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Mumbai Port \u2013 Maharashtra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The oldest port in India, with a natural harbour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles liquid chemicals, iron, steel, and textiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) \u2013 Maharashtra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s largest container port, handling over 50% of India\u2019s containerized cargo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Named after India\u2019s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Mormugao Port \u2013 Goa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established in 1885 in Goa, it plays crucial role in <strong>iron ore export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a major role in Goa\u2019s economy and maritime trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 1964, it got the designation of major port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. New Mangalore Port \u2013 Karnataka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established in 1975, it is a major all-weather port in Panambur, Mangalore, Karnataka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It handles crude oil, fertilizers, and coal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It acts as the gateway for Karnataka\u2019s industrial regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Cochin (Kochi) Port \u2013 Kerala<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Its history dates back to 1341 AD when a flood from the Periyar river created a navigable harbour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A natural harbour connecting trade routes with the Middle East, it features India\u2019s largest International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles petroleum, fertilizers, and spices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ports on the Eastern Coast of India:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) \u2013 West Bengal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located on the Hugli River, it is India\u2019s oldest operating port and only major riverine port in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The port comprises two main dock systems-\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kolkata Dock System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haldia Dock Complex&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It exports jute, textile, and tea and import coal, fertilisers and machinery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Paradip Port \u2013 Odisha<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a key deep-water port in Odisha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first major port on India\u2019s east coast, established after independence. It became operational in 1966 as India\u2019s eight major port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It exports iron ore, thermal coal and finished steel and imports crude oil, petroleum products and fertilisers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Visakhapatnam Port \u2013 Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established in early 20<sup>th<\/sup> century, it is India\u2019s deepest port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deals with iron ore, petroleum, and fertilizers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serves as a naval base for the Eastern Naval Command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2024, it surpassed its earlier record of cargo handling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This major port enhances India\u2019s influence in the Indian Ocean region, connecting to Southeast Asia and Central Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Chennai Port \u2013 Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established in 1881, it is the second largest container port in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This port will enhance trade between India and Russia under the Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor (CVMC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is one of the oldest artificial ports in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles automobiles, containers, and general cargo and crude oil, metals and machineries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Ennore Port (Kamarajar Port) \u2013 Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s first corporate port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Established in 2001, to support thermal coal transport for the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It operates under Kamarajar Port Limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specializes in handling coal and automobiles. It imports key commodities like thermal coal, crude oil, LNG, fertilisers and bulk goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar Port) \u2013 Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It got the designation of major port on July 11, 1974. It is the second largest port in Tamil Nadu and the third largest container terminal in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The port honours the legacy of V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, a renowned freedom fighter and maritime pioneer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a key role in India\u2019s southern maritime trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Minor Ports of India:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The minor ports supports regional trade, fishing, and passenger transport along India\u2019s 11,099 km-long coastline.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out of the total, nearly 65 minor ports actively handle cargo operations, while others primarily cater to fishing and ferry services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Some of the important minor ports of India include:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Azhikkal Port (Kerala)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belekeri Port (Karnataka)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kannur Port (Kerala)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kundapur Port (Karnataka)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dahej Port (Gujarat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jafrabad Port (Gujarat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jakhau Port (Gujarat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kasargod Port (Kerala)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neendakara Port (Kerala)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pindhara Port (Gujarat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ponnani Port (Kerala)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tellicherry\/Thalassery Port (Kerala)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beypore Port (Kerala)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port Blair (Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of Major Ports of India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These ports<strong> <\/strong>handle<strong> <\/strong>95% of foreign trade by volume<strong> <\/strong>and 70% by value. They also<strong> <\/strong>managed<strong> <\/strong>795 million tonnes of cargo (2022\u201323).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ports like<strong> <\/strong>Mumbai<strong> <\/strong>and Chennai<strong> <\/strong>are crucial for trade with<strong> <\/strong>Iran, Russia, and beyond. They connect Asia, Europe and Africa through global shipping routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some of them are historically important.<strong> <\/strong>Ports such as<strong> <\/strong>Kolkata (est. 1870)<strong> <\/strong>served as<strong> <\/strong>ancient trade gateways, fostering<strong> <\/strong>cultural and commercial exchanges<strong> <\/strong>with Southeast Asia and Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure Growth:<strong> <\/strong>Under the<strong> <\/strong>Sagarmala Project, cargo capacity rose<strong> <\/strong>87% (2014\u201315 to 2023\u201324),<strong> <\/strong>reflecting strong port modernization and expansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To promote green technology,<strong> <\/strong>Ports are adopting electric vehicles, digital systems<strong>, <\/strong>and green practices<strong> <\/strong>to reduce their<strong> <\/strong>environmental footprint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, India\u2019s major ports along the Western and Eastern coasts form the backbone of its maritime economy. 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