Genesis of the Vizhinjam Port Project

The idea and efforts of establishing a deep-sea port at Vizhinjam dates back to 1991. Over the years, multiple attempts were made to initiate the project, but it faced several challenges, including security concerns, legal disputes related to bidding and lack of investor interest. In August 2015, the Kerala government signed an agreement with Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) to develop the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This marked a significant step towards realizing the long-standing vision of a world . . .