Major Port

Minor Port

1. There are about 12 major ports in India.

2. They handle international trade.

3. They handle traffic of ten lakh metric tonnes per year.

4. They are controlled and managed by port trusts and central government.

5. These regulate foreign trade at international level.

6. Example : Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi.

1. There are over 226 minor ports.

2. They promotes coastal trade along with fishing.

3. They handle traffic less than ten lakh metric tonnes every year.

4. They are controlled and managed by state government.

5. These manages national or interstate trade and promote fishing.

6. Example : Porbandar.