NITI Aayog keen to develop Paradip-Dhamra as CEZs

Ministry of Shipping has identified 14 CEZs along the coastline of the country

Niti Aayog has shown interest to develop the Paradip-Dhamra cluster as one of the Coastal Economic Zones (CEZs).

Amitabh Kant, CEO of Niti Aayog and other officials of the think tank held discussions with Odisha government officials about developing a CEZ in the state.

“Both Paradip and Dhamra are very good ports. Paradip is one of the fast-growing ports while Dhamra is performing very well. We have proposed to develop a maximum of three CEZs across the country and Odisha has very bright possibilities. An industrial zone that connects Paradip with Dhamra can help build exports apart from boosting local manufacturing”,