Chennai, Jan. 9 -- The Union Government has rolled out port infrastructure and digital governance projects worth Rs 235 crore at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited, reinforcing Tamil Nadu's role in India's maritime-led growth strategy.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated and laid foundation stones for the projects during the "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports" programme in Chennai.

Of the total outlay, Rs 129.36 crore has been allocated for projects at Chennai Port Authority, while Rs 105.64 crore pertains to initiatives at Kamarajar Port.

The projects are aimed at strengthening port resilience, enhancing safety, improving logistics efficiency and advancing ease of doing business thr...