NMPA Launches ₹105 Crore Infrastructure Push to Enhance Cargo Handling and Connectivity

During a review visit to the port on Saturday,(27 June) Vijay Kumar laid the foundation stone for two key projects and inaugurated four completed infrastructure facilities.

Among the new projects, a covered storage shed within the wharf, being developed at a cost of ₹8.65 crore, will provide modern covered storage facilities for bulk and break-bulk cargo, boosting cargo-handling efficiency and strengthening the port’s trade competitiveness.

The second project, the ₹5.67-crore Panambur Beach Road Beautification Project, will transform the port’s approach corridor through landscaping, plantation, drainage improvements, retaining walls, and aesthetic enhancements, creating a greener and more welcoming gateway to both the port and Panambur Beach.

The Secretary also inaugurated four completed infrastructure projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and logistics. These include the ₹7.23-crore MDL Yard Road Network Project, featuring over 1.1 km of concrete roads, drainage systems, and cargo support infrastructure to facilitate future berth development.   A ₹4.45-crore truck parking facility near Thannirbhavi Road, capable of accommodating 90 trucks, was also commissioned to ease congestion and streamline cargo movement. Additionally, the ₹5.43-crore Baikampady Truck Parking Terminal, with a capacity of 50 trucks, was inaugurated alongside a ₹5.47-crore road connecting NH-66 to the Baikampady Industrial Area, providing a crucial freight corridor for industries and trade in the region.   In a significant step towards strengthening rail logistics, NMPA signed an agreement with Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd for the ₹56.23-crore electronic interlocking project at the Panambur railway yard. The project is expected to enhance rail safety, improve operational efficiency, and increase the port’s rail-based cargo evacuation capacity. The occasion also marked the launch of the AMRIT Pharmacy Service, a healthcare initiative valued at ₹12 crore, which will provide employees, retirees, and the local community with affordable access to life-saving medicines and essential healthcare products.      The latest investments underscore NMPA’s continued focus on expanding infrastructure, improving multimodal connectivity, and supporting growing cargo volumes while enhancing public amenities around the port.