Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), in collaboration with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), hosted a successful Road Show at The Bengal Club, Kolkata on 7th October, 2026, unveiling the Development of the Extended Port Gate System at Balagarh, West Bengal. It is mention that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji laid the foundation stone of this project recently.

Graced by Dr. Subrata Gupta, Advisor to the Chief Minister, West Bengal as Chief Guest and welcomed by Rathendra Raman (Chairman, SMP Kolkata), the event saw strong participation from industry leaders including ADANI, JSW Infrastructure, IWAI and key logistics stakeholders.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Subrata Gupta, Advisor to CM, West Bengal said that Balagarh is a unique example of Centre-State coordination.

Key Highlights of the Balagarh Project: Investment: ₹538.20 Crore; Capacity: 2.7 MTPA; Location: 85 km upstream of KDS on National Waterway-1; Impact: Decongests Kolkata Dock System (KDS), enhances multimodal connectivity, and provides an eco-friendly logistics corridor.

This project marks a vital milestone in Centre-State collaboration, boosting regional trade and driving economic growth across West Bengal and Eastern India.