Overview
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inspected the Vadhvan Port site and related projects and said the state has started construction after clearing regulatory hurdles on Sunday.
- The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and state officials cited a recent Bombay High Court order that permits removal of mangrove patches in the approach/reclamation zone as a key legal trigger for moving ahead.
- Officials say land acquisition remains unresolved for some parcels and the government will hold consultations and plan special measures and compensation for the local fishing community.
- Fadnavis also reviewed linked projects in Palghar, including the Boisar bullet‑train station, a proposed offshore Vadhvan airport and regional bridges, and directed agencies to keep quality high and schedules tight.
- The Vadhvan scheme is planned as a ₹76,220 crore, 1,448‑hectare deep‑sea port on a roughly 60‑month build timeline and officials say the project and the nearly ready Vadodara–Mumbai expressway stretch could significantly expand freight capacity and local jobs.