Current Context : The Odisha government recently approved a proposal to transfer 95 percent of the equity shares of Gopalpur Port to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ).

• Gopalpur Port, situated near Berhampur town in southern Odisha, is about 175 kilometers from Bhubaneswar.
• This will be the second port owned by Adani in Odisha, as APSEZ also owns the Dhamra port.
• The port has been developed through a public-private partnership, enhancing its operational efficiency and capacity.
• The port handles 43 million metric tonne per annum of cargo, employs 4,000 people.
• It shares 7.5% of its gross revenue with Odisha govt.