¨     The government has launched projects worth ₹1,500 crore to modernize New Mangalore Port.

¨     Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched 20 projects worth ₹1,500 crore at New Mangalore Port.

¨     These projects were launched as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority in Mangaluru.

¨     He highlighted that modernization and digitalization initiatives have significantly increased the port's capacity.

¨     Cargo handling at New Mangalore Port has increased from 90,000 tons to 46 million tons.

¨     Union Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi emphasized India's emergence as the world's fourth largest economy.

¨     New Mangalore Port is an all-weather port located at Panambur, Mangalore, Karnataka. It is the deepest inland harbour on the west coast.