Major Sea Ports in India – Lifelines of National Economy

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.
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