Paradip is one of the Major Ports of India and is the main outlet and inlet of the sea- borne trade of the eastern part of the country spread over States such as Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. The natural resources and industrial products of this wide spread hinterland are immense and the value of the Ore trade of the country passing through the Port of Paradip is considerably higher than many other Major Ports of India.

The foundation stone of the Port was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the 3rd January, 1962. The construction works commenced from the 19th November, 1962 and dredging operations started from the 15th March, 1964 by the Yugoslav Dredger "VLASINA". During this period, this Port was under control of the Government of Orissa. More....