New Mangalore Port Authority marks Golden Jubilee curtain raiser; eight maritime projects launched
On 15 October 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched eight maritime projects at the curtain raiser of the Golden Jubilee of the New Mangalore Port Authority, India's ninth major port, established in 1975.
Summary
On 15 October 2025, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the curtain raiser of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), Karnataka, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. NMPA, India's ninth major port, was established in 1975. He launched eight projects, including a cruise terminal, covered storage sheds, truck parking terminals and a 150-bed multi-speciality hospital under PPP mode with an investment of ₹107 crore, and released a commemorative postal stamp, coin and anthem. He said that under Sagarmala, 840 projects worth ₹5.8 lakh crore are being implemented by 2035, of which 272 worth ₹1.41 lakh crore are complete and 217 worth ₹1.65 lakh crore are under way.
Key facts
- Port
- New Mangalore Port Authority, Karnataka
- Status
- India's 9th major port, est. 1975
- Event
- Golden Jubilee curtain raiser, 15 Oct 2025, Bharat Mandapam
- Projects
- 8, incl. cruise terminal and 150-bed PPP hospital (₹107 crore)
- Sagarmala
- 840 projects, ₹5.8 lakh crore by 2035; 272 completed, 217 under way
Practice MCQs 2 questions
New Mangalore Port Authority, which began its Golden Jubilee celebrations in October 2025, is India's which major port, established in 1975?
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Correct answer: A — Ninth
PIB: Sonowal said the New Mangalore Port, 'our ninth major port established in 1975', has become a key hub for the region.
According to the Ports Minister in October 2025, how many projects are being implemented under Sagarmala by 2035, and at what total value?
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Correct answer: D — 840 projects worth ₹5.8 lakh crore
PIB: under Sagarmala, 840 projects worth ₹5.8 lakh crore are being implemented by 2035; 272 worth ₹1.41 lakh crore are complete and 217 worth ₹1.65 lakh crore are under way.