Major ports are an integral part of India’s economy connecting country with the world. The trades with foreign countries are carried on through the major ports of India. There are 2 major and 200 notified non-majors (minor/intermediate) ports in India. Here is the list of major ports in India:
- Kandla in Kachchh was the first port to be developed after independence. It is also known as the Deendayal Port.
- Mumbai is the biggest port with a spacious natural and well-sheltered harbour.
- Marmagao port (Goa) is the premier iron ore exporting port of India.
- Mangalore port, located in Karnataka caters to the export of iron ore.
- Kochchi is the extreme south-western port, located at the entrance of a lagoon.
- Tuticorin port is situated at the extreme south-east.
- Chennai is one of the oldest artificial ports of India.
- Visakhapatnam is the deepest landlocked and well-protected port
- Paradwip port located in Odisha, specialises in the export of iron ore.
- Kolkata is an inland riverine port.
- Haldia port was developed as a subsidiary port, in order to relieve growing pressure on the Kolkata port.
