Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (PTI) Asserting that Paradip in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district would soon emerge as the ‘gate way” to eastern India, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday said the port town will have a greenfield airport, a cruise terminal and also become a hub of green hydrogen.

Majhi said this while inaugurating the Kalinga Bali Jatra at Paradip, marking ancient Odisha’s maritime tradition which is a symbol of courage of Odia sailors and traders.

"This festival reminds us about our ancestors who conquered the high waves of the sea and established trade and cultural relations with various countries by taking ships to different places," he said.

“Paradip will become a green hydrogen hub and house a cruise terminal. The terminal will be built on the Mangala River to make Paradip

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