Kendrapara Greenfield Cluster
Odisha · Kendrapara · IPA Granted
A sheltered riverine cluster at the Mahanadi river mouth next to Paradip Port, backed by India's richest mineral hinterland. SPV formed between the Odisha Maritime Board and Paradip Port Authority, with in-principle approval granted.
2,000 acres
Total Land Area
~2.5 km
Waterfront
12-15 m
Depth Planned Post-Dredging
IPA Granted
Approval Status
Cluster Profile
| Location | Kendrapara, Odisha - adjacent to Paradip Port, inside the Mahanadi mouth |
| SPV Partners | OMB (State) + PPA (Centre) - 50:50 joint venture |
| Natural Advantage | Sheltered riverine location - no breakwater required |
| Industrial Hinterland | 28% of India's iron ore and 24% of its coal; TATA Steel, Jindal and SAIL Rourkela nearby |
| State Policy | Odisha Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2022 |
| In-Principle Approval | Granted by the National Shipbuilding Mission |
Connectivity is the key workstream: new road and rail spurs to the site are proposed with MoRTH and the Ministry of Railways. Steel-adjacency remains the cluster's strongest commercial argument.
SPV Contact Information
All investor engagement, land diligence and anchor-shipyard discussions for this cluster are routed through the cluster SPV, NSHIP-OD - a 50:50 joint venture between the Odisha Maritime Board (OMB) and Paradip Port Authority (PPA).
NSHIP-OD
Special Purpose Vehicle
Officer Name
Designation
[+91-XX-XXXX XXXX]
Phone
invest.shipbuilding@gov.in
Shipbuilding Cell Contact
Structured introductions to this SPV can be facilitated through the Shipbuilding Cell - write to invest.shipbuilding@gov.in.
