Fresh Start for Tajpur! Bengal Floats New Tender After Ending Adani Agreement

The West Bengal government has officially terminated its agreement with Adani Group for the Tajpur deep-sea port project, opting to float a fresh tender for the ambitious infrastructure development. The decision marks the end of a four-year association with Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ), signaling a new phase in Bengal’s maritime expansion.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Tender Revamp: The state cabinet has nullified the previous agreement, paving the way for new bidders to compete for the ₹5,000-crore Tajpur port project.

Security Clearance Issues: The initial deal faced delays due to security concerns, with only the Ministry of Home Affairs granting conditional clearance.

Strategic Location: Tajpur port, located 170 km from Kolkata, is expected to boost trade connectivity and generate over 25,000 direct jobs.

Competitive Bidding: The first tender saw Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure as key contenders, but the revised process may attract new players.

Legal Review: The Bengal government sought legal opinion before finalizing the decision to scrap the previous tender and initiate a fresh bidding process.

 

With the new tender process underway, Bengal aims to accelerate port development, ensuring transparent and competitive participation from leading infrastructure firms.

 

Sources: Times of India, Economic Times, Infra News