MoU Signed for Rs 41 Crore Coastal Protection Project
An MoU for a Rs 41 crore coastal protection project has been signed, according to a report by The Times of India published on 24 October 2026. No further details — including the promoter, precise location, scope of works or timeline — were available from the source headline. Projects India will update this record as further information becomes available.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Coastal Protection |
| Stage | MoU Signed |
| Value | Rs 41 crore |
| Source | The Times of India, 24 October 2026 |
Where India's Shipping Infrastructure Pipeline Stands
Projects India tracks 652 live projects in the shipping infrastructure sub-sector across India. The pipeline is heavily weighted towards projects still in early stages: 368 are under approvals, 120 are at the planning stage, and 107 have commenced construction. A further 22 are at an early or announced stage, while 13 have been completed and 12 have received approvals and are awaiting the next step.
This stage profile indicates a large volume of work that has not yet translated into active construction contracts — a signal that procurement activity across the sub-sector is likely to intensify over the coming years as projects move through approvals.
Geography: Where Shipping Infrastructure Projects Are Concentrated
Maharashtra leads all states with 178 tracked shipping infrastructure projects, followed by Gujarat with 110 and Tamil Nadu with 95. Andhra Pradesh accounts for 67 projects, West Bengal for 48 and Kerala for 44. Suppliers and contractors with capacity in Maharashtra and Gujarat are therefore positioned in the two most active markets by project count.
Recent projects entering the tracked pipeline illustrate the breadth of activity: a Rs 1,200 crore jetty and storage terminal expansion at Dahej in Gujarat has entered construction, while a Rs 550 crore shipbuilding and repair yard is at the planning stage in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha. A Rs 271 crore modern fishing berth at Vizhinjam, Kerala, and a Rs 238.2 crore captive salt jetty in Kachchh, Gujarat, are both under approvals. Smaller projects include a Rs 19.66 crore RCC jetty with ferry ramp in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, also under approvals.
Broader Infrastructure Context
The coastal protection MoU sits within a wider infrastructure projects landscape that continues to see significant capital commitments. Recent milestones in maritime infrastructure include the approval of a Rs 17,000 crore outer harbour project at VOC Port, Thoothukudi, and the laying of foundations for a Rs 2,300 crore e-methanol plant at Kandla Port. These developments reflect continued momentum in port-adjacent and coastal infrastructure spending.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
At Rs 41 crore, this coastal protection project is a mid-sized opportunity by the standards of the tracked shipping infrastructure pipeline. Suppliers of geotextiles, rock armour, marine piling, dredging services and coastal engineering consultancy should monitor the project for tender issuance, given that an MoU signing typically precedes formal procurement.
More broadly, the stage breakdown of the 652 tracked projects — with 368 still under approvals — points to a substantial forward order book that has not yet reached the market. Contractors with pre-qualification credentials in coastal and marine civil works, and equipment makers serving dredging or port construction, should prioritise relationship-building in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, where project counts are highest. All tracked projects are available for review as procurement timelines firm up.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rs 41 crore coastal protection project MoU about?
An MoU for a Rs 41 crore coastal protection project was signed, as reported by The Times of India on 24 October 2026. Further details including location, promoter and scope of works were not available from the published headline.
How many shipping infrastructure projects are tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 652 live shipping infrastructure projects across India. Of these, 368 are under approvals, 120 are at the planning stage and 107 have commenced construction, indicating a large volume of forthcoming procurement activity.
Which states have the most shipping infrastructure projects in India?
Maharashtra leads with 178 tracked shipping infrastructure projects, followed by Gujarat with 110 and Tamil Nadu with 95. Andhra Pradesh has 67, West Bengal 48 and Kerala 44, making these the six most active states by project count.
