Overview
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced 16 infrastructure and 113 CSR projects totaling Rs 1,500 crore at New Mangalore Port Authority’s golden jubilee.
- The 2047 master plan targets 100 million tonnes a year and includes deep-draft terminals, LNG infrastructure, and a new outer harbour cruise terminal with seaplane and heli‑taxi facilities.
- NMPA currently handles over 46 million tonnes annually with a usable capacity of 74 million tonnes, according to event statements.
- Operational upgrades highlighted include 92% mechanisation, a shift to 100% solar power, and the port’s role as India’s largest coffee exporter and second-largest LPG importer.
- NMPA reported MoUs worth Rs 52,000 crore signed during India Maritime Week 2025, while Karnataka has 32 Sagarmala projects under way valued at Rs 6,526 crore.