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NDTV
11-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Adani Group To Restore Kolkata's Historic Kumartuli Ghat
Kolkata: In a step towards preserving Kolkata's cultural heritage, the Adani Group has joined hands with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), to rejuvenate the heritage Kumartuli Ghat, officials said on Friday. Kumartuli, a clay modellers' colony, is renowned for its idol-making tradition over several generations, they said. The initiative aims to make the ghat cleaner, safer and more accessible to artisans, locals and tourists, giving a fresh lease of life to one of the city's most iconic riverfronts. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday between SMPK and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) for the redevelopment, restoration and beautification of the historic ghat along the Hooghly river, under the port's 'Swachhata' initiative. The agreement marks a public-private partnership aimed at transforming the cultural landmark through heritage-compliant redevelopment, with due regard to environmental sustainability and civic responsibility. "This is not just a restoration project, but a revival of Bengal's artistic legacy," SMPK Chairman Rathendra Raman said. "It was an honour to help renovate a place so sentimentally linked to Kolkata's identity. This spot will be a source of pride for Kolkata as a tourist destination," the president of Business Development, APSEZ, Subrat Tripathy, said. The development will be confined to the Kolkata port area, and the group has already engaged design architects, who are currently developing the project, he added. Over the years, Kumartuli Ghat has faced neglect, riverbank erosion, poor waste management, and declining infrastructure, sources said.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adani Group to restore, beautify Kumartuli Ghat
Kolkata: Adani Group is set to develop the historic Kumartuli Ghat. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) for the redevelopment, restoration and beautification of the ghat. An official of KpT pointed out that the agreement, signed at the SMPK head office, marks a significant partnership with the private sector to rejuvenate a cultural and heritage-rich location along the Hooghly river. As part of this MoU, the Kumartuli Ghat — known for its legacy in traditional idol-making — will undergo heritage-compliant redevelopment and beautification, with focus on environmental sustainability and cultural sensitivity. An official of Adani Group said that the redevelopment project was part of the CSR initiative of Adani Port. "This is the first time we will redevelop a ghat along the Ganges," the official added. He added that architect Anjan Mitra has been appointed for planning the redevelopment. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Rathendra Raman, chairman, SMP Kolkata, Subrat Tripathy, president, business development, APSEZ Ltd, and Sanjay K Thade, consultant, APSEZ, were present during the MoU signing. Raman said, "Kumartuli Ghat is not just a site, it is a living legacy of Bengal's artistic soul. Through this partnership with Adani Ports, we are not only restoring a physical structure but also reviving a space deeply woven into Kolkata's cultural fabric. This initiative is a proud moment in our Swachhata drive, where heritage meets modern civic responsibility." He added, "We deeply appreciate Adani Ports' commitment to this vision. Their contribution will be visibly acknowledged at the ghat, reminding all visitors of what collaborative action can achieve." Tripathy said that taking responsibility to renovate a heritage ghat like Kumartuli, which has emotional connect with Kolkatans, was an honour for them. KpT officials added that the restoration effort will not only preserve the heritage architecture of the ghat but will also make it cleaner, safer, and more welcoming to artisans, locals and tourists alike, thus giving a fresh lease of life to one of Kolkata's most iconic waterfronts.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Vizhinjam Port handles nearly 400 ships since its launch last year, says Kerala Ports Minister, ET Infra
Advt By , ETInfra Vizhinjam transshipment hub has handled nearly 400 container ships in the past year, Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan said in a Facebook post marking the first anniversary of the port's inaugural by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under a public-private partnership model, the port was built at an estimated cost of ₹8,867 that Vizhinjam has emerged as the top port on India's south-east coast, the minister described it as 'one of the rare ports in the world' to begin full-capacity operations within a year of its launch in December last total, the port has received 392 vessels, including 23 ultra-large ships and the world's largest container vessel, the MSC Irina. With expanding AI and automation capabilities, Vizhinjam has handled 8.3 lakh containers so far."Along with celebrating the first year with pride, the second phase construction works which are expected to cost more than ₹10,000 crore will also start soon. Vizhinjam will grow as a gateway to India's maritime superiority ." Vasavan minister also highlighted that Vizhinjam port is home to India's first female automated crane operators , all recruited from local communities. The port is supporting over one lakh people through various social impact initiatives in health, education, and skill development, he added.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nearly 400 vessels arrived at Vizhinjam port in last one year: Kerala Minister Vasavan
Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan on Friday said that nearly 400 container ships had docked at the Vizhinjam transshipment hub in the past year since the first vessel arrived at the port. Vasavan, in a Facebook post on the occasion of the first anniversary of the first ship to berth at the port, claimed that Vizhinjam has also managed to become the number one port on the south-east coast of India after commencing commercial operations in December last year. The port was dedicated to the nation on May 2 this year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The minister said that since the arrival of the San Fernando ship at the port on July 11, 2024, 392 ships, including 23 ultra-large vessels, have arrived at the transshipment hub and 8.3 lakh containers were handled. He claimed that the port was able to work at full capacity right from the start of its commercial operations, a rarity in the world. Live Events It also helped to show the world that India has the ability to operate a port using advanced technologies, including automation and AI, Vasavan said in his post. The other achievements of the port include training women from the local Vizhinjam community to become India's first female automated crane operators and supporting more than one lakh people through social responsibility projects in areas including health, education and skill development, he said. "Along with celebrating the first year with pride, the second phase of construction, which is expected to cost over Rs 10,000 crore, will also begin soon. Vizhinjam will grow as the gateway to India's maritime supremacy ," he said in the post. The port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under a public-private partnership model at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adani's Hazira Port unveils world's first steel slag road
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has inaugurated the world's first steel slag road within a port facility at Hazira Port . This 1.1-kilometer stretch, connecting the Multi-Purpose Berth (MPB-1) to the coal yard, marks a new global standard in industrial waste for high-performance infrastructure. The innovative road utilises processed steel slag aggregates, a significant by-product of steel manufacturing, showcasing a viable and environmentally conscious method of transforming industrial waste into durable, long-lasting infrastructure. The project, developed as part of Phase-II of the Bulk & General Cargo Terminal (BGCT) expansion, is a collaborative effort between APSEZ, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), and the Union Ministry of Science & Technology. Adani officials highlighted that the road's flexible pavement design, specifically curated by CSIR-CRRI, not only enhances its load-bearing capacity and longevity but also contributes to reduced construction costs and a diminished environmental footprint. This initiative is a direct alignment with the "Waste to Wealth" mission and underscores APSEZ's unwavering commitment to environmentally responsible port development. While this marks India's third steel slag road overall, its distinction as the first ever constructed inside a port globally firmly positions India and APSEZ at the forefront of sustainable maritime infrastructure development.
