Odisha: Gopalpur Port seeks land, improved connectivity to boost capacity

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) Gopalpur Port's expansion plans depend on the availability of additional land and improved rail and road connectivity to mineral-rich hinterland regions of Odisha and neighbouring states, port officials told a high-level State delegation during its visit on Wednesday. The delegation, led by Commerce and Transport Department Principal Secretary NBS Rajput, reviewed the port's existing infrastructure, operational capabilities and proposed expansion plans. In a presentation, port officials emphasised the need to strengthen rail and road links to mineral-rich regions to boost EXIM cargo-handling capacity, improve cargo movement and support industrial growth in southern Odisha. Additional land was…