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Jaya Jagannath,
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Dhamra port)
Tata, the largest professionally ethical organization with a candid
approach towards common man’s sentiments has now been dragged into
The great Indian Tata Turtle controversy. This had not only
disturbed the smooth development of Dhamara Port project, but also
this future gateway of prosperous Orissa was uncertain on it’s own
future. The truth was lying with the black box secrets of
information that was far from common man. Catering to the largest
mineral heartland of India, this Rs. 74.6 billion costly 600 acre
structure is armed with 15 berths on an 18 Km long channel to handle
smooth marine transportation of 83 million tones of Coal, Iron Ore,
Minerals, Finished goods, Petroleum, Aluminum and other container
Cargos.
Why at Dhamra
:
• Dharma is nearest to deep sea. This easies large cargo vessels to
commute.
• Sea is Calm. Ideal for Port construction. This determines cost of
break water and Core structure.
• Lowest Logistics cost on transportation of materials from mines to
port.
• Dhamra is located at a non tourism significant northern muddy
coastal segment of Orissa.
Benefits :
• This 83 million tones transportation capable port will generate
revenue upto a scale of double the revenue yield from Paradeep port.
• This port will trigger a heap of opportunities in Employment,
Mining industry, Railways, Export import business, City and Social,
Transportation and Commerce.
• Dhamra port along with Paradip port is an answer to the future
demand of developing India. A smart choice of a mineral rich state
to deal international. A gateway of Orissa.
• A Ship Factory at Dhamra at a cost of 2200 crores will come up
next, boosting the opportunities multifold.
Impact on Environment and vicinity ( Truth unwrapped ):
• Olive Reedley Turtles comes from the coasts of Australia in
multimillions every winter to turtle nesting grounds at Mahipura,
Gahirimatha and Rushikulya river mounts, a place called as Aribada
which is 15 km. point to point and 30 Km. on the sea path from the
port site. Although there is no way this port project can impact
them, but still the port trust have ensured zero impact to
environment from dredging and illumination by installing Dark sky
friendly lightening system
• This port is far from civilian areas on the sea shore. Out of 74
villages in the vicinity only 2 villages will be displaced to get
land for 62 KM of Rail connectivity from Coastal main line till the
port.
• Dhamra port is at a safe distance from ITR, Chandipur, Wheeler’s
Ireland and also bears a marine friendly treaty with DRDO and ISRO.
• The port will have an efficient dust suppression system for a
clean environment.
The port limits of Dhamra were officially notified as far back as
1930. After independence, Dhamra continued to be recognized as a
minor port of Orissa. The existing port was identified by the
Government of Orissa for development into a modern deep port based
on a pre-feasibility study done by RITES.
Team Nilachakra salutes
the planners and makers of Dhamra Port and wishes them a steady
completion of their dream mission. Jaya Jagannath.
Regards
Team Nilachakra
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