Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Odisha's first-ever riverine jetty at Paradeep.
The Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) has started the riverine jetty to explore the possibility of using waterways as a feasible mode of transport.
The jetty was conceptualised by the Orissa Stevedores (OSL). It was also given the responsibility for developing and operating the same.
Presently, the jetty can accommodate vessels up to 2,200 DWT. It plans to develop and expand the facilities to accommodate larger vessels, which can directly cater to neighbouring countries.