Question

Name a recently development port of Tamil Nadu. What is its main purpose?

Answer 1

A recently developed port of Tamil Nadu is the V.O. Chidambarnar Port (Tuticorin). It is located strategically close to the east-west international sea routes in the Gulf of Mannar. The port handles the traffic of coal, salt, food grains, edible oils, sugar, and petroleum products. Its main purpose is to facilitate trade with Sri Lanka due to its proximity to that country. The hinterland of this port is mainly formed by southern Tamil Nadu.