Essar Ports has been approved by Deendayal Port Authority to develop a cargo terminal at Tuna Tekra. The project, costing Rs 2,276.06 crore, will be built under a Build, Operate and Transfer model. It will have an annual capacity of 18.33 million tonnes and accommodate large vessels. Development includes common-user infrastructure, which aims to improve efficiency and connectivity. Essar Ports currently operates around 60 million tonnes capacity across multiple locations.