Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Vadhvan Port, located in Maharashtra, is set to host the world's second longest breakwater with a total length of 10.14 km. Afcons Infrastructure Ltd secured a ₹5,301 crore contract for the project from Vadhvan Port Project Limited. The port is being developed as a key component of India's maritime expansion strategy and is expected to become the country's largest public port. With a planned handling capacity of 23.2 million TEUs, Vadhvan Port is also projected to be among the largest container ports globally. The project is expected to strengthen India's trade infrastructure and enhance its position as a major global maritime hub.