Why is it in the news?
Infrastructure and green energy projects worth ₹1,500 crore inaugurated at VOC Port.
Category: Geography
Important Points:
● Located in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu on Coromandel Coast
● Artificial, all-weather deep-sea port in Gulf of Mannar
● Renamed in 2011 after V.O. Chidambaranar
● Naturally sheltered due to Sri Lanka’s position
● First Indian port to produce and use green hydrogen on-site
● First to deploy Digital Twin platform for operations
● Implemented advanced anti-drone system in February 2026
● Outer Harbour Project aims to handle mega carriers