India, Nov. 13 -- Amid continuing opposition to the proposed Vadhavan Port in Palghar district over large-scale reclamation and its potential impact on fishing livelihoods and coastal ecology, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has proposed a major expansion of Dighi Port in the neighbouring Raigad district.

The Rs.42,490-crore proposal involves reclaiming an additional 304 hectares and increasing the port's cargo-handling capacity from 23.65 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) to 140 MMTPA.

Dighi Port Limited (DPL), operated by the Adani Group, recently submitted a proposal to the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) seeking approval for the expansion. The proposal was supposed to be discussed du...