[2] Based on a study by IIT Madras, the Government of Odisha had identified 13 locations along the state's 480 kilometres (300 mi) coast line as suitable for setting up of ports.

The Government of Odisha has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chennai-based Creative Port Development Pvt.

The Kirtania Port project was being taken up on a 50-year build, own, operate, share and transfer (boost) basis.

[5][6] The work on the proposed port has been delayed because of a legal tussle between the promoters and venture capital investors of the company.

The Venture Capitalist has been ordered to exit from the Promoter's Company as well as Kirtania Port Project at a price of Rs.