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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched ₹1,500 crore projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin, to enhance infrastructure and promote clean energy. The investments aim to establish the port as a key transshipment hub, improving regional and international connectivity.

Key initiatives include a maritime heritage museum, a 8 MW wind farm, a 2 MW green hydrogen facility, and an anti-drone system for security. The projects will lower logistics costs and support industrial growth in Tuticorin and surrounding areas. Cargo handling at the port increased by 6% to 35.97 million tonnes from April 2025 to January 2026.