Sonowal Inaugurates Key Maritime Projects at Indian Lighthouse Festival

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, dedicated several significant maritime projects to the nation during the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival. Among the major announcements were the establishment of two new lighthouses along Odisha’s coastline—one at Chaumuck at Narayanpur in Balasore district and another at Dhamra in Bhadrak district.
Additionally, the Minister inaugurated the new Kalwan Reef Lighthouse in Jamnagar, Gujarat, enhancing maritime navigation and safety in the region. Two projects at Paradip Port in Odisha were also inaugurated, including a Stacker-cum-Reclaimer and a Flyover Bridge, aimed at improving port infrastructure and operational efficiency.