Vibrant Gujarat: Kandla Port To Lead Green Hydrogen; ₹2 Lakh Crore Investment Planned

Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority, outlines the transformative vision for Kandla Port at the Vibrant Kutch conference in Gandhidham. Highlighting the port's pivotal role in the 'Vibrant Gujarat' initiative and Prime Minister Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, Singh announces a massive 'investment of around 2 lakh crores' to establish a Green Hydrogen Hub. He reveals this initiative will 'create around 1.5 lakh jobs,' triggering a significant multiplier effect on the local economy. Singh emphasizes that the entire Kutch district will serve as a 'pivot' for economic growth, fostering a robust ecosystem for ship building and green energy that involves local entrepreneurs and industries.