New Delhi, June 23 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has added Haldia seaport in West Bengal to the designated immigration checkpoint lists.

The Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), commonly known as Haldia Port, is a major deep-water port located on the Hooghly River in West Bengal. Haldia port operates under the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) and is strategically situated about 120 km southwest of Kolkata. The port serves as a vital gateway for handling bulk, liquid, and containerized cargo to and from eastern India.

Currently, India has 40 seaport immigration checkpoints along its coastline, and Haldia will become the 41st addition to this list.

MHA made the announcement through a notification issued on June 22 announcing an amendment...