New Delhi - The Public-Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) has approved the revised proposal for the development of the Outer Harbour Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, paving the way for one of India’s largest port infrastructure projects. The project is now estimated to involve an investment of ₹17,167 crore and is expected to significantly strengthen the country’s container-handling capabilities on the east coast.

The proposed terminal is designed to create a major transshipment and cont            ainer gateway at Thoothukudi . . .