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The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) observed the Opening Ceremony of the National Fire Service Week on 15th of April. The National Fire Service Day is observed every year on 14th of April to pay homage to the brave Firemen and Officers who lost their lives in Bombay Dock Explosion on April 14, 1944 and on subsequent occasions.
A massive Fire Safety Awareness Drive is being conducted w. e. f. 1st April to 20th April this year under the direction of Chairman, Paradip Port Authority so as to educate the Port Workers and stake holders as well as local public and school children about Fire Hazard, Fire Prevention and Fire-fighting. The theme for the year 2024 is:
“Ensure Fire Safety to contribute towards nation building”
The Opening Ceremony was held at the Main Fire Station of CISF Fire Wing. Shri P L Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman PPA was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Addressing the gathering he stressed on creating fire safety awareness among stakeholders and congratulated CISF, FIRE Wing of PPA for bagging the runners up trophy recently in the Country amongst a total of 114 Fire Wing Units.
At the outset, CISF Commandant Shri Akshat Patel welcomed the invitees and presented the annual report. At the end, Deputy Commandant/Fire Shri Bishnu Swarup presented vote of thanks to all dignitaries and invitees.
The event was conducted by Company Commander Fire Wing Inspector Bhaskar Das and the same was highly appreciated by one and all present on this auspicious occasion.
Paradip Port Authority celebrated the legacy of Bharat Ratna Dr. B R Ambedkar as the PPA fraternity led by Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman offered floral tributes at the statue of Dr Ambedkar in the morning. They remembered how his pioneering vision laid the foundation for a progressive and inclusive republic.
61st National Maritime Day was celebrated at PPA in the Wet Basin of the PPA’s Marine Site office, where, Shri P.L.Haranadh, Chairman, PPA graced the occasion as Chief Guest. At the meeting, Shri Haranadh spoke at length how indomitable spirit of Paradip Port Family enabled it for the first time in the 57 years history of operation to become No.1 Major Port in the country, surpassing previous records, set by Deendayal Port. A no. of business development activities and system improvement measures implemented in recent years have given remarkable results. PPA accounts for 30% overall growth in traffic of combined all major ports in FY 2023-24. The berth productivity remains the highest among all major ports in spite of the cheapest tariffs. Currently India accounts for more than 12% of total Seafarers of the worlds and the no. is likely to increase to 20% by 2030. He urged the young mass to explore vast employment opportunity in the maritime sector.
Guest of Honour, Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy.Chairman, PPA said that if port is compared to a human body then the marine department will be its heart. With significant contribution from Seafarers community, PPA will achieve new milestone in coming years. Shri A.K. Bose, Advisor, Traffic, Capt.A.C.Sahoo, Dy. Conservator, PPA also spoke on the occasion
Capt.Tusharkanti Sahu, Master Mariner was felicitated on the occasion for his tireless service and stellar contribution to the Indian Maritime Industry. Coinciding with the observations of National Maritime Day competitions like swimming, heaving line throw and rope climbing were held. Winners of the different competitions were also awarded on the occasion. Capt. Indranil Mukherjee, Harbour Master gave the welcome speech and Er. Bablu Sikdar, Sr. Marine Engineer offered Vote of Thanks.
• PPA’s remarkable journey has reached new heights with the recent record-breaking achievement of clocking incredible 145.38 MMT cargo throughput in FY 2023-24 and thus-by nudged passed Deendayal Port, Kandla to emerge as the highest cargo handling major port of the country. For the first time in the 56 years history of operation, PPA has surpassed previous records, set by Deendayal Port. Paradip Port has also recorded growth of 10.02 million metric tonnes (7.4%) of traffic on YoY basis.
• During the financial year the Port has achieved highest ever coastal shipping traffic of 59.19 million metric tonnes, with a growth of 0.76 million metric tonnes i.e. 1.30% over the previous year.
• The thermal coal coastal shipping has reached 43.97 million metric tonnes i.e. 4.02% over the previous year cargo handling. Thus, the Paradip Port is emerging as a hub for coastal shipping in the country.
• Paradip Port has been able to improve its berth productivity to 33014 MT from 31050 MT of previous financial year, thus registering 6.33% growth. The berth productivity achieved by Paradip Port is the highest among all the ports of the country.
• During the financial year, the Port has handled 21,665 numbers of rakes, registering a growth of 7.65% over the previous financial year.
• During the financial year, the Port has handled 2710 ships, registering an increase of 13.82% over the previous financial year.
• The increased performance in cargo handling has been driven by various system improvement measures undertaken by the Port during the financial year, which are detailed as below:
1.Improved system of operation at mechanized coal hand plant to reduce idle time between rake unloading has resulted in highest handling of thermal coal at MCHP i.e. 27.12 million metric tonnes.
2.The northern dock of the port has been declared for handling 16 meters draught cape vessels.
3. Simultaneous handling of 1 Cape and 1 Panamax at coal handling berths, which was not being done during the previous year.
• Paradip Port has frozen its tariff for cargo handling at the level of 2022 for next 3 years as a part of its business development initiatives. It is to be noted that Paradip Port is the cheapest in terms of tariff among all the port of the country.
• In terms of provisional financial results,
1.The Operating revenue has crossed Rs.2,300 Crores against Rs.2,074 Crores in comparison to previous fiscal, resulting an increase of 14.30%.
2.The operating surplus has crossed Rs.1,510 Crores against last year of Rs.1,300 Crores with a growth of 16.44 %.
3.The net surplus before tax has crossed Rs.1,570 Crores against last year Rs.1,296 Crores exhibiting growth of 21.26 %.
4.Net surplus after tax has also crossed Rs.1,020 Crores against Rs.850 Crores of last year which is 20% increase.
5.The operating ratio has also improved to 36% against 37% last year.
• Paradip Port, with 289 million metric tonnes rated capacity port as on date, is poised to cross 300 million metric tonnes capacity mark in another 3 years with the commissioning of Western Dock project. The work of Western Dock project with 25 million metric tonnes capacity is in full swing by the PPP Operator i.eM/s. J.P.P.L. The said project will also increase the draught of the port, enabling the port to handled fully laden cape vessels by 2026.
• Paradip Port, which has mechanized 80% of the berths as on date, plans to become 100% mechanized by 2030 with the mechanization of existing 4 semi-mechanized berths.
• The Port has also planned to add another 4 berths for which requisite approval will be taken during the current financial year, itself.
• Paradip Port is planning to improve the connectivity by commissioning two road flyovers within its premises with a cost of Rs.150 crores to avoid surface crossing of rail and road traffic. This will enable the Port to handle road traffic seamlessly.
• As a part of its port lead industrialization initiatives, the Port has allotted 769 acres of land to various industries which will bring more than Rs.8700 crores of investment and thus attracting 50 million metric tonnes of traffic to port.
• Paradip Port, as part of its greenification, has planted 2 lakh saplings during the last year and it is expected to reach 1 million tree plantations by the year 2025.
• The Port has also planned to develop 10 MW solar power plant to power the operations of the port, totally by renewable energy. The Port is also planning to come up with green refuelling station by setting up LNG and CNG depot at the Port.
• The Port is also aiming to develop one exclusive berth for handling green ammonia/green hydrogen thus becoming the hydrogen hub port of the country.
• The Port is developing a ultramodern signal station with latest vessel traffic management information system in association with IIT, Chennai. This will improve the vessel management and marine operations substantially, apart from improving the security.
• Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman has congratulated the entire team comprising of Exporters & Importers; who patronize the Port, Officers, Staff Unions, PPP Operators, Stevedores, Shipping Agents etc. whose combined effort has resulted in this stupendous achievement.
Today, Paradip Port stands tall as a shining star in the Indian maritime domain, earning accolades and setting unprecedented records that underscore its unwavering commitment to excellence.
With the theme “Invest in women : Accelerate progress”, Paradip Port Authority in association Paraeep Ladies Club commemorated International Women’s Day. A function was organized at Officers’ Club.
Gracing the occasion, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA said that as the Port is slated to become India’s No.1 Major Port in cargo throughput in current fiscal, the working women of Team PPA have significantly contributed in this regard. In downtrodden Indian society, imparting quality education to young girls is most important for its upliftment. Working Women Cell of PPA has been actively addressing the women related issues. Stressing on the health of women employees, he emphasized on a special camp for cancer screening and to avail the facilities of newly launched Mobile Medical Unit.
Guest of Honour, Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, PPA said that mother being the building block of every human being, now a days women folk are leading in various spheres of life. PPA has been achieving success because of significant contribution of its working women employees.
Dr. Shilpa Vinayak Gadade, eminent Cardiologist, gave discourse on the Cardiac Health and Ms. Swati Mohapatra, Dietician explained Nutrition therapy for Stress management. They were felicitated on the occasion for their outstanding contribution in their respective fields. Chairman and Dy. Chairman, PPA, also felicitated women officers and employees of PPA who have excelled in their respective fields in the current fiscal. A major attraction of the event was dance performance by Specially abled Girl children of Jagruti school. They were also felicitated on the occasion.
Smt. Susmita Samal, Chairperson, Working Women Cell, PPA offered Welcome speech, Dr.Runu Singh of PPA compeered the programme, Smt. Itishree Mohanty offered vote of thanks.
The commitment & resolve shown by Team PPA saw that Paradip Port Authority, clocked highest ever cargo throughput of 135.68 MMT since its inception, 23 days in advance of the current FY 2023-24. Earlier record was 135.36 MMT achieved in FY 2022-23. Paradip port, known for the highest productivity and the lowest tariff is expected to draft a new chapter, in its history of 57 years, by becoming the No. 1 cargo handling Major Port of the country, during the current fiscal. It is poised to touch historic 145 MMT mark. Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA congratulated the Team PPA for this magnificent performance. He has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble Union Minister of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Ji under whose able leadership & guidance, Team PPA achieved the the enviable record. Cargo volume handled by PPA in current fiscal till Februray end exhibited 8.14% stellar growth. Coal handling amounting to 58.78 MMT constitutes about 44.42% of total cargo volume handled at the Port. Iron Ore and Pellet cargo has grown by remarkable 48.86% thus by clocking 23.79 MMT. Record nos. of 2545 vessels made Port of call till 8th March in comparison to 2200 nos. during the corresponding time period in previous tiscal. The Port has also registered remarkable improvement in the Key Performance Parameters. Berth productivity stands at 32751 MT per day per ship, which is the highest among all Major Ports of the country. Average Turnround time has improved to 41.85 hrs from last year's 46.77 hrs. The Port's commitment to operational excellence, coupled with strategic improvements in cargo handling, has positioned it as a key player in catering to the growing needs of the industry. Sustainable marketing pitch has brought PPA closer to its Port Users and geared up for more accomplishments in times to come.
Unlocking Big Success, harnessing the power of sustained marketing strategy, today, Paradip Port witnessed the Inception of one of its kind EXIM Container Service at its PICT berth. This morning, the world’s biggest container line i.e. M/s Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) commenced the Paradip shuttle service under SE feeder corridor. MV MSC Tiger F made its maiden call at PICT terminal. It has LOA of 154.51 Meter and Beam of 25.21 Meter. It will be a regular & seamless call for catering EXIM cargo through port of Paradip as per planned 3 calls in a month through Paradip – Colombo route. The Ship embarked on its journey to Colombo Port with export Aluminum Cargo of 90 TEU on account of M/s Vedant and 36 TEU on account of M/s Jindal Stainless Limited.
Gracing the occasion, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA stated, “It is a very special occasion for Paradip Port, as traditionally Paradip Port has been concentrating on Iron Ore, Coal and Crude Oil for the last 57 years since its traffic operation began in 1967. Our approach was only towards improving the coaL, iron ore & crude oil traffic. It is time now to diversify the cargo basket, as An estimated 2 lakh TEU cargo is available in the hinterland of the Paradip Port. The combined efforts of PPA & Govt. of Odisha has yielded successful results in attracting reputed container liners to PPA. Now, we have a world class terminal here at PICT which is no less than any other container terminal of the country and it has a 14.5mtr draft and state of the art machinery to handle contaitner traffic and it has 5 MMT capacity. It is totally under utilized. The Port is offering unparallel discount of 75% in vessel related charges to interested container liners and no container scanning charges to boost container cargo. Henceforth, prospective clients from state of Odisha will be no more dependent on ports outside the state.”,
Shri Saswat Mishra, Principal Secretary, MSME Department, GoO said, “This is the momentous occasion, for which the state has been waiting for decades. We have lot of cargo here with Odisha origin. In the line of MSC, soon another VGF agreement with container line M/s RCL for Paradip-Port Klang in Malaysia operation will be signed by the state govt. With these two routes opening up, I think that the much needed infrastructure and logistics support for Odisha industries will open up.”
Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, PPA said that with the cooperation of the major shipping lines, the days will nor far, when PPA will be positioning answer as one of the most modern and most competitive container Ports.
Shri G. Edison, T.M, PPA, Shri Rajesh Naik, PICT Terminal Head were present during the flagging off Ceremony. It may be noted that in Industry first scheme of things, Odisha Govt’s will pay $ 200 per 20-foot equivalent Unit (TEU) as viability gap funding (VGF) if the EXIM traffic volumes during a Ship call at Paradip Port falls below the minimum guaranteed level of 250 TEUs.
"Focus on Safety Leadership for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Excellence" as the theme, observation of the 53rd National Safety Day and Week began at Paradip Port Authority. Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest, Shri P L Haranadh, Chairman, PPA inaugurated Safety Week Celebrations in the morning. He flagged off an awareness rally of employees and workers from Administrative Building, which culminated at Gate No. 4 of PPA. Addressing the gathering he said that PPA is focusing on creating awareness on safety, proper training, and changing attitude of employees towards safety and to provide proper personal protective equipment. Of late, PPA is concentrating on building Road over-bridges to nullify any eventuality arising due to train or truck movements. Already MCHP flyover has been constructed and work is going on in full swing for 2nd Exit-cum-Flyover Bridge. Another two flyovers will also come up. Widening of internal roads is going on, which will improve truck congestion and ensure safety.
Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy.Chairman, PPA, Capt. A.C. Sahoo, CME (I/c), other HoDs and Dy.HoDs, Shri Pradeep Kumar Kar along with safety officer Janardan Nayak , Regional Manager of M/s. Chennai Radha Engineering Works Pvt.Ltd., Shri A. Ramesh, co-ordinated the event. As part of weeklong celebrations, various awareness activities like safety essay, debate and poster competitions among employees and port users, seminars, dock safety training programmes, CPR Workshop activities will be conducted.
Sixport clusters out of which four port clusters i.e. Cochin –Vizhinjam Port cluster, Galathea South Bay Port, Chennai – Kamarajar– Cuddalore Port cluster, Paradip and Other Non-Major Portscluster with capacity of more than 300 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) and two port clusters i.e. Deendayal and Tuna Tekra Port cluster, Jawaharlal Nehru – Vadhavan Port clusterwith capacity of more than 500 MTPA are to be developed as Mega Ports by the year 2047.The activities to be undertaken by Major Ports for augmentation of capacity and improving infrastructure are included in the Maritime AmritKaal Vision, 2047. The works for Infrastructure enhancement and capacity augmentation in the Major Ports are already under progress through Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode and also through internal resources.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri SarbanandaSonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
PPA creates history among all Indian Major Ports by clocking the highest ever single day rake handling of 79 rakes (28 outbound + 51 inward rake unloading) in a single day on 4th February 2024. The previous highest was 75, achieved on 18th February 2023. Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA has congratulated Team PPA for yet another stupendous performance. He has extended his heartfelt gratitude to all the stakeholders who have contributed in achieving the incredible milestone.
The Annual Invitation Golf Tournament of Paradip Golf Club was held at Paradip Port Golf Course from 3rd to 4th Feb 2024. It was organised jointly by Paradip Golf Club and Paradip Port Sports Council. Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA, Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, Shri A K. Bose, Advisor, Traffic, Shri D.N. Sondhi, President, GKS gave away the prizes.
Shri Bhuneswar Oran of 120 TA Batallion, became the champion in handicap (0-10), Shri Harihar Dash became the Champion in handicap (11-18) & Dr Debadarshi Rath became the Champion in handicap (19-24). Woman golfer Smt. Rajeshree Chhotray from Bhubaneswar Golf Club emerged champion in the women category.
Paradip Golf Club working president, Shri Bablu Sikdar, Shri Manoj Kumar Mahanta, Secretary, Shri A.C. Sutar, Captain of Paradip Golf Club and Shri Ranjan Rashmi Beura, Secretary, GKS conducted the tournament successfully. Total 74 golfers from 7 leading golf clubs from various parts of India participated in the tourney.
Paradip port township kept its annual date with floral extravaganza, as inhabitants thronged to witness beautiful blooms of various colours adorned Officers’ club at the 38th Annual Flower Show, which was organized by R & B Division of Paradip Port Authority this morning. It was inaugurated by Shri P.L.Haranadh, Chairman, PPA. He said that the basic objective of the flower show is to develop Paradip Port as a green and beautiful Port. Beautification activity is going on in full swing from Atharabanki to Gate No.-4. To promote greenery in and around Port township one lakh saplings are being planted every year continuously for the last three years through OFDC. In another two years there will be remarkable change in the Port landscape. Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy.Chairman and other HoDs were also present on the occasion.
Around 135 participants exhibited spectacular collections of flowers, vegetables and plants in 48 different categories such as flowers, classified ornamental plants in cut and pot arrangements, bonsai, vegetables and foliage. The public and denizens thronged the place to visit various exhibition stalls. The myriad hues and scent of flowers at this flower show was mesmerizing. In a glittering function held in the evening at Officers' Club, Chairman, PPA, Deputy Chairman, PPA and other HODs awarded prizes to the winners in different categories.
The dedication & perseverance shown by Team PPA saw that in the first month of New Year 2024, Paradip Port Authority, clocked highest ever monthly cargo throughput of 14.32 MMT in the history of all Major Ports in the country. Earlier record was 13.5 MMT achieved in March, 2023. Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA congratulated the Team PPA for this magnificent performance. He has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble Union Minister of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Ji under whose able leadership & guidance, Team PPA achieved the highest ever monthly cargo throughput in the history of Major Ports in the country. A symbolic Cake cutting was done by Shri Haranadh in presence of Shri Nilabhra Dasgupata, Dy. Chairman and other HoDs. The New Year 2024 is going to augur well for the Port, as it is poised to set all time record cargo handling of more than 145 MMT in current fiscal and thus by achieving the numero uno Port in the country for the first time since its inception, in terms of handling of cargo volume. Cargo volume handled by PPA in current fiscal till January end stands at 119.85 MMT in comparison to 109.28 MMT recorded in corresponding period of last fiscal, thus by exhibiting 9.67% stellar growth. Coal handling amounting to 53.32 MMT constitutes about 44.49% of total cargo volume handled at the Port. Iron Ore and Pellet cargo has grown by remarkable 59.42% thus by clocking 21.84 MMT. Record nos. of 738 shipping movements with pilots were carried out in Jan 2024 surpassing the previous record of 639 movements in Dec 2023. The Port has also registered remarkable improvement in the Key Performance Parameters. Berth productivity stands at 32612 MT per day per ship, which is the highest among all Major Ports of the country. Similarly, Pre-Berthing Detention is 1.20 hrs as against 1.78 hrs. during the corresponding period of previous year. Thus Paradip port is emerging as a coastal shipping hub of the country and started coastal shipping of thermal coal to west coast, for the first time in history, i.e. Maharashtra based Power Plants. It further plans to expand coastal shipping of thermal coal to other regions in west coast.
The Port's commitment to operational excellence, coupled with strategic improvements in cargo handling, has positioned it as a key player in catering to the growing needs of the industry. Sustainable marketing pitch has brought PPA closer to its Port Users and geared up for more accomplishments in times to come.
The 44th All India Major Ports Athletics Meet and 31st Children Athletics Meet jointly organised by the Major Ports Sports Control Board and the Paradip Port Sports Council kicked off at Gopabandhu Stadium, here on Tuesday.
Around 250 participants from 8 major ports of India are participating in 12 groups and 133 events in the sports extravaganza.
Paradip Port Authority Chairman Shri P.L. Haranadh inaugurated the two Meets.
Taking the salute in the march past by participants, Shri Haranadh said that, it is important to organise such events, as these ensure a feeling of good camaraderie and brotherhood among Major Ports. Paradip Port is in the forefront conducting many such events & its sports council has been conducting continuously some event & other. This is very good for keeping the employees fit and fine, who contribute to the organization in a much better way. So as a part of our fitness exercise this Major Port events are conducted &it is encouraging that the children are participating.
On the occasion, Shri Sanjay Negi, DIG, Coastguard was the Guest of Honour. Shri D.N. Sondhi, Chairman, Organising Committee presided over the proceedings. Shri R.N.Mishra, Treasurer, GKS, Dr. D.P. Sethy, Secretary, Shri Rabi Dash, Co-ordinator & Shri Ranjan Rashmi Beura, Jt. Secretary of Organising Committee were also present. Students of Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir played the Band.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) during the 75th Republic Day parade proudly unveils its Tableaux, a visual representation of the visionary Sagarmala Program, catalyzing Port-led development in alignment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister's vision. This flagship program has significantly reduced turnaround times, enhancing cargo handling efficiency across ports. Highlighting the Ministry's commitment to gender inclusivity, the front portion of the tableaux showcases a remarkable 1100% increase in the number of women seafarers over the last 9 years. This symbolizes "Nari Shakti Driving the Blue Economy," a central theme of the "Sagar Samman" initiative.
The central segment proudly exhibits achievements in port efficiency and capacity augmentation through Sagarmala's modernization initiatives. Major ports have witnessed a substantial capacity boost, doubling from 800 MTPA to 1617 MTPA. Embracing new technology and modernization, Indian ports now boast a remarkable turnaround time of 0.9 days, aligning with global standards. The 'AmritKaal Vision 2047' introduces a Port-led industrialization initiative, set to develop industrial clusters around ports, ultimately reducing overall logistic costs and stimulating economic growth.
The rear portion of the tableaux highlights the Ministry's endeavors in lighthouse and cruise tourism development, aligned with the 'Swadesh Darshan' and ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ Scheme of the Government of India. This initiative aims to showcase India's rich maritime heritage and unlock the immense potential for cruise tourism.
“The Ministry's tableaux is a testament to the significant strides made in the maritime sector under the leadership of PM Modi, contributing to the nation's growth and prosperity. MoPSW is committed to increase the strength of our ‘Nari Shakti’ in the Maritime sector to keep pace with twenty-first century expectations.” Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, MoPSW.
The confluence of "Maritime India Vision 2030" and "Maritime AmritKaal Vision 2047" stands as a powerful testament to India's unwavering commitment to steering its maritime sector toward a future marked by dynamism, sustainability, and global excellence.
As we embark on this transformative journey, the visions collectively embody the aspirations of a nation determined to harness its vast maritime potential as a catalyst for economic growth. "Maritime India Vision 2030" lays the groundwork for a decade of strategic development, emphasizing the enhancement of global competitiveness and a steadfast dedication to environmental responsibility. Complementing this, the "Maritime AmritKaal Vision 2047" unveils a comprehensive roadmap, epitomizing ambition in the evolution of India's maritime sector—envisioning sustainability, efficiency, and global competitiveness as the cornerstones of its progress.
Together, these visions articulate a narrative of progress, innovation, and responsible stewardship, defining India's role as a maritime powerhouse on the global stage.
Republic Day was celebrated with pump and gaiety by Paradip Port Authority. Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA unfurled the National Flag. Addressing on the occasion, he said that under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, our country is marching fast toward 5 trillion economy, with all round development in all spheres. Port Sector is also exhibiting unprecedented growth and development under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Union Minister of MoPSW, Shri Sarbanada Sonowal ji .
Today, Paradip Port stands tall as a shining star in the Indian maritime domain, earning accolades and setting unprecedented records that underscore its unwavering commitment to excellence. The recent "Sagar Shrestha Samman 2023" bestowed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is a testament to the dedication and hard work of each individual associated with Paradip Port. This achievement reflects the commitment and handwork, shown by team paradip and levels of operational efficiency and success of our innovative business developmental initiatives. In addition to these remarkable achievements, Paradip Port has also received the distinguished title of "Port of Operational Excellence" at the Global Maritime India Summit 2023. This further reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in maritime operations and efficiency.
Business development is dynamic subject, where port has to be vigilant and has to take quick decision to survive in the stiff competition in Maritime sector from neighboring ports. Paradip Port has been very successful in marketing effort and sustain the positive momentum set up in the last financial year.
PPA’s remarkable journey has reached new heights with the recent record-breaking achievement of crossing the 100 MMT cargo volume within an impressive 262 days of the current financial year. This outstanding feat, accomplished 22 days ahead of last year's performance. Paradip Port is going to immerge as highest cargo handling major port of the country, first time in the 56 years history of operation, surpassing 20 years record, set by Deendayal Port.
Paradip Port, with its strategic proximity to the rich mineral and industrial hinterland, has been at the forefront of meeting the ever-growing demand of the region. Our focus on capacity expansion, port modernization, and enhanced port connectivity has been the key to our success. Over the last five years, we have added 55 MTPA of capacity, including 30 MTPA of berth mechanization, making us the Major Port with the highest capacity at 279 MTPA. Bhumi pujan of M/s Jindal Paradip Port Limited for the development of the 25 MTPA Western Dock Project has recently been done. This project, will take our port's capacity beyond 300 MTPA upon completion. Importantly, the Western Dock project will enable us to handle fully laden Cape size vessels, bringing an economy of scale to the profitability of our customers.
As part of the Maritime India Vision 2030, Paradip Port is poised to evolve into a world-class mega port with over 400 MTPA capacity by 2030 through various capacity augmentation projects. All berths of the port will be mechanized, leading to enhanced productivity, eco-friendly cargo handling, and reduced logistics costs. Over 80 MTPA capacity addition projects are in the pipeline to be completed by FY 2030, and our vision extends to taking our capacity to over 500 MTPA by Amrit Kaal 2047.
As a part of our port led industrialization Multi Modal Logistic Park has been commissioned in 100 acres of port land with an investment of Rs.300 Cr., which has been inaugurated by Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu during Boita Bandana Utsav. This will enable to strengthen our efforts to diversify cargo basket by attracting container liners and serves the customers of our hinterland. Next financial year, we will definitely add another feather in our cap, by starting international container class to Colombo and eastern ports.
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Paradip Port has been identified as one of the Major Ports to be developed as a hydrogen hub. Plans are underway for the development of port facilities, with a focus on hydrogen adoption and its derivatives such as ammonia and methanol as propulsion fuel for ships. We are actively collaborating with the National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) under The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to drive the green initiatives. TERI will be conducting study on operationlisation.
Last year, the auspicious Kartik Purnima on 27th November 2023 has been red letter day not only in the history of Paradip Port but also for Paradip township. As Hon’ble President of India Smt.Droupadi Murmu, daughter of Odisha made her maiden visit. We were over framed with happiness and gratitude for her elegant presence on that momentous occasion. Shri Parshottam Rupala, Hon’ble Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for the project to modernize and upgrade the Paradip Fishing Harbour on January 8, 2024, in Paradip at a total estimated cost of Rs 108.91 Crore with 100% central financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) under the Sagarmala Scheme. This Fishing Harbour Project shall be implemented by Paradip Port Authority with a completion period of 18 months. The Paradip-Barbil Road by NHAI will further enhance road connectivity to the Port.
Welfare of employees is on the top of agenda of PPA. During this financial year, PPA has taken a no. of steps to improve their welfare like Comprehensive Health Check-up of all contractual workers those who are engaged directly as well as through manpower contract/from outsourced agencies started w.e.f dt.09.12.2023. Mobile Medical Unit has been incepted which is going to different locations in the periphery and proving medical consultation, lab test and medicines free of cost to the poor patients.
The Board of Paradip Port Authority in their very first meeting held in the new year has approved the enhance benefits of Rs.245/- per day from the earlier Rs.165/- which will benefit about 1000 contractual workers. The salary of site engineers has increased by 50%. The House Building Advance for employees has been increased more than threefold to Rs.25 Lakhs from the earlier Rs.7.5 Lakhs. 91 quarters will be constructed in multistoried residential building format for the sake of employees.
Thereafter, Shri Haranadh awarded prizes to winners of various competitions held among local school children & Officers and employees of various departments, who have excelled in their respective work area. Later on he awarded winner and Runners up Trophies to the marching contingents. CISF UNIT, PPA mesmerised the audience with spectacular Dog show and Fire drill. Chairman, PPA also inaugurated new Control room of Iron Ore Handling Plant and new Capacity Building Centre of CISF. An exhibition cricket match was held among PWD employees of the Port. Poets’ meet was organised at Officers’ Club by Jagannath Lalit Kala Sansad and in the evening inter-school dance competitions on patriotic theme were held among school children at Jayadev Sadan.
• 'Ayush Diksha’ - a Human Resources Development Centre - to come up in Bhubaneswar
• Ayush Diksha to empower next generation of Ayush professionals towards building a Swastha Bharat: Sarbananda Sonowal
Bhubaneswar, 20 January, 2024: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for ‘Ayush Diksha’, a first of its kind centre for development of human resources for Ayush professionals of future here today. This state-of-the-art centre will be developed within the campus of Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bhubaneswar.
Speaking at the event, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Ayush movement has gained a lot of prominence under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. Thanks to Modiji’s untiring effort to leverage our ancient and rich heritage of traditional medicine, we are moving towards an integrated medicine approach where an empowered Ayush system of medicine will be used along with the modern medicine in building a robust patient care delivery system in the country. As we begin the journey of Ayush Diksha centre here today, this centre will enable the Ayush professionals to hone up their skills and upscale their dexterity in providing world class patient care services to the people of the country. It will prove as a catalyst to the powerful Ayush movement and its attempt at global movement towards a healthy and happy life experience.” The institution will offer training programmes for Ayush professionals, especially those from Ayurveda, as it aims to collaborate with national institutes of prominence for capacity development, strengthening human resources, facilitate research and development, achieve self-sustainability with an objective to generate revenue. The Ayush Diksha centre is being built with a budget of ₹30 crores. It will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including two auditoriums, 40 modern rooms with all amenities, suites for VIPs, dedicated space for a natural library, discussion rooms, modular kitchen, dining lounge, among other amenities. Adding further, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Under the inspiring leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, our rich heritage of Ayurveda has received due attention which was lacking, or conspicuously absent, from earlier Congress led governments. Today, the Ayush movement has regained strength as it march towards reclaiming its glory. The resurgent Ayush movement has become a pioneer in the rejuvenation of traditional medicine from across the world. We know how Yoga has revolutionised the world towards a movement of healthy living. With focussed approach to enable and empower other traditional medicines of India, we are confident that Modiji’s vision of a Swastha Bharat will be achieved. The integrated medicinal approach will prove as boon for the people of the country as they can move towards healing their ailments as well as enriching their quality of life by empowering their physical and mental well being.” The event was also graced by the MP (Lok Sabha) for Bhubaneswar, Aparajita Sarangi, the Director General of CCRAS, Prof Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, among other senior officials of the ministry, students and Ayush professionals. The CARI, Bhubaneswar is a unit under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. This ground breaking initiative marks a significant step towards promoting and advancing research in Ayurveda on scientific lines.
The 19th Paradip Marathon 2024 was conducted by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad of Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Wednesday on the occasion of 63rd Port Foundation Day with Chief Guest PPA Chairman Shri P.L. Haranadh flagging it off at Hanuman Temple Square. Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy.Chairman, PPA, Shri Y.K.Singh, DIG, Local Coast Guard Unit were Guests of Honour.
The marathon covered a route of 14 km and concluded at the Gopabandhu Stadium amid great encouragement by the inhabitants of the port town and members of other Organisations. A total of 358 competitors – 299 male and 59 female, participated in the run.
Shri Ashok Dandasena, Bhubaneswar of Odisha police won the first prize in the men’s category by completing the distance in 44’ (minute) 07.4”( second), Shri Rashmi Ranjan Nayak from Bhubaneswar got the second prize with 44‘ 09.0” and Shri Babul Tudu of Jharkhand got the third prize in this category by clocking 45’23.5”.
In the women category, Ms. Susmita Tigga from Sundargarh won the first prize by completing the distance in 52’ 43.0”, Ms. Sandhya Murmu from Balasore the second prize by completing the distance in 53’05.8” and Ms. Puja Behera from Baleswar won the third prize in 56’ 45.4”
Ms. Jayanti Behera, International Para Athlete was felicitated by Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA on the occasion. Her coach Shri Bishnu Mishra was felicitated by Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, PPA.
PPA Chairman Shri Haranadh, Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy.Chairman, PPA, Shri K.J.Patel, Director, IFFCO Unit, Paradip, Shri A.K. Bose, Advisor, Business Development and PPA Heads of the Departments graced the valedictory function held at the Gopabandhu Stadium.
Addressing the gathering Shri P.L.Haranadh, PPA Chairman highlighted how PPA is conducting its own marathon since 1967 resulting year to year growth in cargo traffic in a slow, steady and fast pace. In this fiscal the Port is all set to create history by becoming No.1 port among Indian Major Ports in cargo throughput. The port should continue its marathon to achieve better accomplishment in coming future. He also congratulated the employees, family members, importers, exporters, unions, PPP operators and other stakeholders for their massive contribution. Shri Haranadh lauded the participants who have come from different parts of the country to join the marathon.
Officials and technical members of the Paradip Port Sports Council led by Shri D.N. Sondhi, President, Dr. D.P. Sethi, Working President, Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad & Shri Ranjan Rashmi Beura, Secretary and Shri Rabi Das, Advisor, Sports, GKS with the assistance of the officials from the Odisha Olympic Association conducted the marathon smoothly.
The 19th Paradip Marathon will be flagged off by Sri P.L.Haranadh, Chairperson, PPA as Chief Guest on the occasion at 07.30 AM on 3rd January 2024 at the Hanuman Temple near Gate No.5. The marathon race will be concluded at Gopabandhu Stadium passing through the designated route covering a distance of 14 Kms. The route will be identified and the route chart will be provided to all the participants. The participants must be above 18 years & below 40 years of age as on 31.12.2023 and have to submit fitness certificate from a Govt. Medical officer or PPA medical officer. A panel of doctors from Port Authority will also be made available to check the fitness of participants, incase of necessity.
All men participants have to deposit an entry fee of Rs.50/- per head and Rs.30/- per head for women participants. The participants will be supplied with a set of Banion & Short and chest nos. in duplicate. All outstation participants will be provided with unfurnished accommodation and dinner i.e. on 02.01.2024. On the Marathon day, breakfast will be provided to all participants after the Marathon, at Gopabandhu Stadium.
The application along with medical fitness certificate, undertaking, xerox copy of voter ID/Aadhar Card & Age proof certificate and entry fee in cash will be received at the time of registration. Registration of participants will be made on 1st January 2024 & 2nd January 2024 at Gopabandhu Stadium.
01-01-2024 - Local participants under Paradip Municipality area -10.00 AM to 04.00 PM. (Lunch Break from 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM).
01.01.2024 & 02.01.2024 - Outstation participants -10.00 AM to 04.00 PM. (Lunch Break from 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM) Registration will continue untill registration of 600 boys and 100 girls or till 4 PM which ever is earlier. N.B. No entry will be made in the registration as well as attendance after the scheduled time.
Attendance of the participants shall be taken at Hanuman Temple near Gate No.5 on 03.01.2024 from 06.30 AM to 07.30 AM. The time limit for completing the total distance of Marathon (14 km) will be 2 (Two) hours from the starting time.
The winners of 19th Paradip Marathon will be awarded prizes as per followings:
Persons
Men Category
Women Category
1st Prize
1
Rs.14,000/-
2nd Prize
Rs.10,500/-
3rd Prize
Rs.7,000/-
4th Prize
3X3000
Rs.9,000/-
5th Prize
6X1500
6th Prize
9X1000
The first 150 participants in men category and first 50 participants in women category covering the distance of 14 KM will be given mememtos after which participants who complete the distance within 2 hrs. will be provided only certificate of participation.
All the District Associations and Registered Clubs should encourage more and more athletes to participate in the event particularly women athletes and nominate participants in large numbers to take part in the Marathon 2024. Participants may contact to the following number of Paradip Port Sports Council for further details: (10.00 AM to 07.00 PM) :06722 -222076
Three high-level talks held between Government of India and Government of Bangladesh at Dhaka including Shipping Secretary Level Talks (SSLT), 22nd Meeting of Standing Committee (SCM) under Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWT&T) and 3rd Meeting of Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) on use of Chattogram and Mongla Ports for to-and-fro movement of goods, successfully concluded in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The delegation for the Shipping Secretary Level Talks and the 3rd Inter-Governmental Committee meeting was led by Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, from Indian side and Mr. Md. Mostafa Kamal, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Shipping from Bangladesh. The delegation for the 22nd Standing Committee meeting on PIWT&T was led by Shri Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Chairman, IWAI, from India and Sheikh Md. Sharif Uddin, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, from Bangladesh. Both the neighboring countries shared the water routes and coastal routes for transportation of the cargo and passengers on Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route and Coastal routes. These routes are important since they provide alternate connectivity to the North Eastern Region of India through Bangladesh. Cargo handled by IBP route in the Indian side has increased to 170%. Earlier it was 2 MMTPA in 2014-15 which is now 5.4 MMTPA. A number of decisions were taken during these three meetings to resolve the trade issues and to promote Inland Water Transport and Coastal Shipping between the two countries.
Meetings were held on 19th and 20th December, 2023 and the agreed Minutes of the Meetings were signed on the same day, i.e., on 20th December, 2023.
Highlights of Shipping Secretary Level Talks
Issues like easing visa issuance, shore-leave facility and repatriation for seafarers were deliberated upon. It was agreed to declare land route at LCS Radhikapur (Birol) and Hodibari (Chilahati) to extend trade and connectivity. Besides, inclusion of Dhamra Port as Port of Call under Coastal Shipping Agreement was considered. Bangladesh agreed on using Pangaon container terminal for interim period for transhipment of containers until Ashuganj Inland Container Terminal is fully operational. A location for drop-in centre for Bangladesh shall be identified in the next four months near Kolkata. A team from Bangladesh will look into ways to ascertain technical feasibility and commercial viability of third-party EXIM trade for the benefit of both countries. Bangladesh agreed to extend IBP route and declare Safardighi as new port of call under PIWT&T. Both sides agreed to form a technical team immediately to study inclusion of Chandpur-Chittagong stretch as IBP route under PIWT&T
Highlights of the Standing Committee meeting on PIWT&T
Bangladesh agreed to form a joint committee to implement a common Automatic Identification System (AIS) on the IBP route for better vessel navigation and tracking. Bangladesh agreed to include Mongla-Jamtola stretch for passenger and cruise vessels to visit Sunderbans area in Bangladesh. It has also been agreed that the Bangladesh side will submit a proposal for development of IBP routes 5 & 6 and 9 & 10 on 80:20 sharing basis which shall be examined by the Indian side to consider for implementation.
Highlights of Inter-Governmental Committee meeting
Both sides agreed to examine inclusion of Payra sea port in the ACMP for movement of goods between the two countries and Sabroom via Ramgarh and vice versa as additional route under ACMP subject to availability of necessary port, customs and related facilities. Besides, issues like faster berthing of vessels/barges using ACMP trade routes were also deliberated upon.
Paradip Port achieved yet another 100 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of cargo handling, in shortest time, in its history, showcasing the Port's unwavering commitment to excellence and efficiency in cargo handling. It has once again repeated the feat by crossing the 100 MMT mark, 7th year, in succession and achieved cargo throughput of 100.28 MMT on 18th December in the current fiscal. Notably, in FY 2022-23 the coveted mark of 100 MMT was achieved on January 9th 2023. Thus by, the record was achieved in 22 days in advance i.e. in 262 days in current fiscal against 284 days in last financial year, by exhibiting 9.64 % growth in total cargo throughput. Thus this century is the fastest by PPA, in its history.
The Port is poised to set all time record cargo handling of more than 145 MMT in current fiscal. Various system improvement measures, introduced by the Port during this year, fuelled growth. Outbound Iron Ore and Pellet has shown remarkable 69.03% growth in comparison to previous fiscal. Last fiscal, it amounted to 10.56 MMT over the same time period, whereas till 18th December, it stands at 17.85 MMT in current fiscal. Coastal Thermal Coal handling constitutes about 30.38% of total cargo volume handled at the Port. The Port has also registered remarkable improvement in the Key Performance Parameters. Berth productivity stands at 32,689 MT per day per ship, which is the highest among all Major Ports of the country. The vessel turn-round-Time is recorded as 42.01 hrs. as against 47.60 hrs. during the corresponding period of previous year. Similarly, Pre-Berthing Detention is 1.18 hrs as against 1.73 hrs. during the corresponding period of previous year. Thus Paradip port is emerging as a coastal shipping hub of the country and started coastal shipping of thermal coal to west coast, for the first time in history, i.e. Maharastra based Power Plants. It further plans to expand coastal shipping of thermal coal to other regions in west coast.
The Port's commitment to operational excellence, coupled with strategic improvements in cargo handling, has positioned it as a key player in catering to the growing needs of the industry. Marking the occasion, symbolic cake cutting was done today at Board Room by Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA in the presence of other HoDs and Dy. HoDs.
For the above feat, Shri Haranadh, Chairman, PPA expressed his gratitude to Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Ji, Hon’ble Minister of MoPSW under whose inspiration, dynamic leadership and guidance, PPA could achieve the incredible success. He congratulated all Officers/Employees, the user industries, Stevedores, Steamer Agents, Trade Unions, PPP Operators for such amazing accomplishment in the ability of the Port to serve them. Chairman, PPA also appreciated the support of Govt. authorities like Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (GoI), Govt. of Odisha, Indian Railways, Customs and other deptts for their continued support.
23rd All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2023-24 held at Jayadev Sadan finally came to an end last evening. Paradip Port Authority along with Major Ports Sports Control Board successfully organised the Cultural Extravaganza. Gracing the valedictory function as Chief Guest, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA thanked the participants for entertaining the people of port township for the last four days.
Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy Chairman, PPA, Smt. P. Girija Sundari, President, Paradip Ladies Club were Guests of Honour. Around 200 participants from 10 Major Ports across the country participated in the cultural meet. Team JNPA was crowned as the overall Champion. SMPA won the Runners-up and MBPA won the 2nd Runners-up award. Shri Shuvendra Kumar Sethy, PPA bagged 1st prize in instrumental music category. Smt.Swarnalata Tripathy of PPA won the Best supporting Artist (Female) award. Shri D.N. Sondhi, Chairman, Organising Committee presided over the proceedings. Capt. A.C.Sahoo, Vice Chairman, Organising Committe, Dr. D.P. Sethy, Secretary, Shri Rabi Dash, Co-ordinator & Shri Ranjan Rashmi Beura, Jt. Secretary of Organising Committee were also present. Shri Sriman Narayan Mishra, DTM, PPA compeered the programme.
23rd All India Major Port Cultural Meet commenced with 10 Major Ports at Jayadev Sadan. Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman Paradip Port inaugurated the event. Teams will perform in Drama, Dance Choreography, Classical & Light Vocal and instrumental. The meet ends on 10th December.
Paradip Port Authority along with Major Ports Sports Control Board is organising 23rd All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2023-24 at Jayadev Sadan. Gracing the inaugural function as Chief Guest, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA inaugurated the cultural extravaganza and said that the Cultural Meet has provided an opportunity for congregation of diversity of the Country in the Paradip Port township. It will enable participants to develop new relationships, enjoy performances and showcase talents. Guest of Honour, Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy Chairman, PPA said that during cultural performances, the stage reflect the soul of the society. Smt. P. Girija Sundari, President, Paradip Ladies Club was also present on the occasion. Around 200 participants from 10 Major Ports across the country are participating in the cultural meet, which will come to an end on 10th December. Shri D.N. Sondhi, Chairman, Organising Committee presided over the inaugural proceedings. Dr. D.P Sethi, Secretary, organising committee also spoke on the occasion. Shri Ranjan Rashmi Beura, Jt. Secretary, organising committee compeered the programme. All the Major Ports are competing in categories like Classical Vocal, Light Vocal, Instrumental, Dance and Drama. This evening, inaugural performance will be made by Visakhapatnam Port Authority followed by DPA, Kandla.
Paradip Port Authority organised an event at PPA Administrative Building on the occasion of International Day of Persons With Disabilities. Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest, Shri P.L. Haranadh saluted the spirit of determination of the school children and mentioned that PPA would take necessary steps within its ambit for the all-round development of the school. Dr. P N Bahekar, Secretary, PPA, Capt. Alekh Sahoo, DC, PPA were also present. Chairman, PPA announced Rs 25,000/- financial assistance to Ms. Laxmi Singh, student of Class X in Jagruty school, who recently participated in the Indian blind & para Judo championship held at Amritsar. He also distributed gifts to the differently-abled employees of Paradip Port Authority. Smt. P. Girija Sundari, President, Paradip Ladies Club presented school kits to the Children of Jagruty. Paradip Ladies Club led the monetary assistance to the school.
India comes under the Category of 10 states with "the largest interest in international seaborne trade".The term of Council will be for the biennium 2024-25 With the efforts put-in by MoPSW under the leadership of PM Modi the highest votes are indicative of the government's determination to strengthen India's varied contributions to international maritime operations: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. In a continuous service at IMO India has sustained a proud and unbroken record in category B
In elections held at its assembly on Friday for the 2024–25 biennium, India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest tally. India's re-election falls under the Category of 10 states with "the largest interest in international seaborne trade", alongside Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Ministry has made every possible effort under the leadership of PM Modi. We are delighted and humbled by the support of the international community at the International Maritime Organisation for India. The highest votes are indicative of the government's determination to strengthen India's varied contributions to international maritime operations. India secured the large-scale support of the international community at the International Maritime Organisation for India to continue to serve the global maritime domain. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is the leading authority that regulates the maritime industry, which supports global trade, transportation, and all marine operations.
Indian delegation was led by Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways Shri T.K Ramachandaran, with Members including DG Shipping Shri Shyam Jagannathan, officers of DGS, High Commission of India at London and industry representatives. The council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the assembly, for supervising the work of the organization. Between sessions of the assembly, the council performs the functions of the assembly, except that of making recommendations to governments on maritime safety and pollution prevention.
Under the MIV 2030 to enhance representation at IMO India aims at appointing permanent representatives at IMO London. With a view to enhance and garner maritime expertise for India, it is proposed that India should nominate at least 2 qualified candidates for the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program at the IMO. The JPO Program is an established program within the United Nations with the main objective of providing young professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international cooperation under the supervision of specialists and to contribute to the advancement of their nation’s mandate. The council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the assembly, for supervising the work of the organization. Between sessions of the assembly, the council performs the functions of the assembly, except that of making recommendations to governments on maritime safety and pollution prevention.
The World AIDS Day was observed at PPA Hospital with the theme "Let Communities Lead”. On this occasion, a walkathon as a part of IEC activity was organised to create awareness about AIDS among the denizens of the Port Township starting at PPA Hospital and ending at the Officers Club. Chairman, PPA Shri P L Haranadh administered the Pledge on the occasion to the gathering and flagged off the Walkathon. Doctors, paramedical staff of the PPA Hospital along with HoDs of the PPA, commandant CISF with his staff, Volunteers of Paradip Sakhyarata Samiti, volunteers of NGOs (IRDMS & CASD) working on AIDS, transgender, and general public participated with enthusiasm. The walkathon culminated at Officers Club. All the staff of PPA Hospital, Saksharata Samiti and Volunteers wore symbolic red ribbons to commemorate the occasion.
Further, a screening camp for Truckers was organised at Gate No. 3 in association with CASD/IRDMS. By the time of reporting 63 people were screened, and none was found positive for AIDS. The test kits were provided by OSACS. PPA HOSPITAL regularly screens for HIV/AIDS as an obligation under the MOU, "Mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS at Major Ports" signed with NACO & MoHFW.
Paradip Port Authority Hospital in association with HCG Panda Cancer Hospital, Cuttack organized a "Cancer Screening Camp “and Yoga -Ayurvedic wellbeing camp today. Shri P.L Haranadh, Chairman, PPA inaugurated the camp in presence of Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Deputy Chairman, PPA, Smt. Priti Sondhi, Working President, Paradip Ladies Club and other Sr. Officials of PPA. General screening for Oral, Breast and cervical cancer screening tests was conducted. 34 nos. of persons examined on the occasion. 07 nos. of PAP smear were collected for microscopic examination. “Nadi Pariksha”, a method for diagnosis of general wellbeing and disease process was conducted by PPA Ayurvedic doctor on 15 no. of persons. Chairman, PPA informed that more such camps along with general disease detection and prevention camps shall be conducted by PPA.
Paradip Port Authority observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) today on the occasion of 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA offered floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel along with other Sr. Officials of PPA. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted Sardar Patel’s vision of a united India and called for an inclusive, prosperous and harmonious Country. He urged all the employees to follow the same resolve and put their best efforts forward to take PPA into newer heights in coming times. Thereafter, Shri Haranadh administered Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge to the officers, employees and Sports trainees of GKS present at the Gopabandhu Stadium. He also flagged off the “Run for Unity” which culminated at the PPA Administrative Building.
As per the directives of Central Vigilance Commission, Paradip Port Authority is observing week-long celebration from 30th October to 5th November 2023, centered on the theme “Say No to Corruption, Commit to the Nation”, The celebration to spread Vigilance Awareness began at Paradip Port with a walkathon led by Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman started from the Bus Stand & culminated at PPA Administrative building in the morning. Denizens of Paradip enthusiastically participated in huge numbers.
Later on, Shri Haranadh administered Integrity Pledge to the employees at PPA Administrative Building. Following the pledge, a spot quiz contest on vigilance knowledge was held among the employees. Then he flagged off a “Satarkata Rath” to promote vigilance awareness as well as message of CVC. Local cultural organization CANMASS performed a skit titled “Chharapoka – The Bug” to generate awareness about the menaces of corruption and on filling complaints under PIDPI resolution, which was highly appreciated by the audience present.
During the observance of Vigilance Awareness week -2023, various activities and competitions on elocution, essay, drawing and fancy dress have been scheduled among the local school students to promote awareness among general mass. PPA employees are also actively taking integrity e-pledge by visiting website of CVC through PPA Website and the Website of CVC & PPA. Several Hoardings have been displayed in the locality for creating awareness among the public. Each department of PPA has been conducting stakeholders meet for awareness on corruption and grievance redressal, issues relating to the functioning of the departments under three months Campaign as prelude to Vigilance Awareness Week-2023.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to lay foundation stones of projects worth more than Rs. 27 Crores at the Campus.
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Ravindra Narayan Ravi will attend 8th Convocation Ceremony of Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai tomorrow. The event will begin at the university campus. IMU - headquartered in Chennai. IMU was established on 14th November, 2008 as a Central University by merging seven legacy institutes to provide quality maritime education, training, and research.
During this event 10 gold and 10 silver medals will be conferred to the meritorious students. Apart from this 1,944 students of the four Schools from the six campuses of IMU as well as from the affiliated institutes of IMU qualified will receive their degrees. A total of 245 candidates will receive the degrees in person. This includes two Ph.D. Scholars and one Scholar of M.S. (By Research).
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Minister of AYUSH, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will grace the event as the Guest of Honour. During this event Shri Sonowal will lay the foundation stone of Innovation Lab worth Rs. 6.8 crores and Admin Block ‘C’ worth Rs. 21.25 crores.
The other dignitaries of the event are Dr. T. Sumathy Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Member of Parliament, South Chennai, Shri. Shripad Naik, the Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ministry of Tourism, Shri Shantanu Thakur, the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways’, Dr. K. Ponmudy, Minister of Higher Education, Government. of Tamilnadu, Shri P. Shankar, IAS (Retd), Chancellor of the Indian Maritime University at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
On the inaugural day, PM laid foundation stone and dedicated to nation projects worth more than Rs 23,000 crores, of which PPA related projects are to the tune of Rs.9,000 Cr.
Mumbai, 19 October, 2023: The Global Maritime India Summit, 2023, one of the largest maritime summits in the world, anchored Rs. 10 lakh crores of investment during the three day event, which concluded here on 19th October. With this huge feat, the third edition of the GMIS made a significant stride towards achievement of ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’ of Rs. 80 trillion investment - a vision document shared by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the development of maritime sector by 2047. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai via video conferencing on 17th October, 2023. The Prime Minister inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for projects worth more than Rs 23,000 crores that are aligned with the ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’ for the Indian maritime blue economy. Of the above, PPA related projected dedicated to the nation are - 10 MTPA New Iron Ore berth for handling of Iron Ore exports at Paradip Port on BOT basis worth Rs. 655.56 Cr., 30 MTPA capacity Mechanization of EQ-1,2,3 berths for handling of Coal exports at Paradip Port on BOT basis worth Rs. 1437.76 Cr., development of 10MTPA New Coal berth for handling of Coal imports at Paradip Port on BOT basis worth Rs. 655.56 Cr., 82 KM long Haridaspur-Paradip Rail Line worth Rs. 3,200 Cr. Beside this, foundation stone was laid for Deepening and Optimization of Inner Harbour facilities including development of Western Dock on BOT basis to handle Cape size vessels worth Rs. 3004.63 Cr.
At the valedictory session of the GMIS, 2023, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the ‘GMIS 2023 Mumbai Declaration’ along with the Union Minister of Finance, Nirmal Sitharaman; the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal; the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan; the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel; the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis; the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shripad Naik, the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shantanu Thakur among others.
Various categories of awards were conferred on participating organizations. PPA bagged the “Maritime Excellence Achievers 2023 – Port Operational Excellence Award”. Shri P. L. Harandh, Chairman & Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, PPA received the award from Shri Goyal.
Congratulating Team PPA on this stupendous performance, Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, said that the hard work, passion, and determination shown by the Team has helped a lot to achieve several new milestones.
PPA has entered into MoUs worth Rs. 1 lakh Cr. approximately with various prospective investors during the summit, which will significantly boost the maritime economy of the state.
Besides, PPA organised and convened two sessions in the summit, which were well attended and appreciated. Especially, Session on Odisha received the 2nd Best Session Award in the Summit. One of the major attractions was PPA’s stall in the exhibition, which was appreciated by visiting Ministers and Secretaries
Building upon the legacy of its preceding editions, the third meet unveiled broader prospects for domestic and international maritime stakeholders. The Global Martitime Summit witnessed participation from more than 60 countries, 215 international and national speakers and 50,000 physical and virtual attendees.
INDIA's Major Ports’ Traffic surges by 2.36% in first half of FY 2023-24 Paradip Port becomes the Numero Uno among Indian Major Ports.
Total India's cargo traffic handled by 12 major ports is on the rise and has reached 393.732 MMT in the first half of FY 2023-24, exhibiting growth of 2.35% year on year, according to latest figures released by the Indian Ports Association.
Paradip Port has emerged numero uno by clocking 69.137 MMT cargo throughput in the current fiscal. The Port, first time in the history, clocked highest ever cargo handling among Major Ports, during H1 (first half) of any financial year. Besides, it has exhibited 8.5% of incremental growth over the same period in the previous fiscal, which happens to be highest among all the Major Ports. Iron ore including Pellets handled by PPA has shown the highest incremental growth of 45.56% so far. This is to be noted that since FY 2016-17, PPA has consistently occupied 2nd position in half yearly cargo handling figures of various fiscals. For the first time, drifting away from the trend, PPA has secured the 1st position by achieving the highest cargo traffic.
Congratulating Team PPA on this stupendous performance, Shri P.L.Haranadh, Chairman, PPA has also offered his heartfelt thanks to all Stakeholders for their constant support and immense contribution.
Shri Sonowal applauds the success of this wonderful movement with enthusiastic participation by the people of Assam under the inspiring leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal led the ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ movement from Dibrugarh, Assam today. On this occasion, the Union Minister thanked the people of Assam for their enthusiastic participation in this novel movement of cleanliness under the inspiring leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Speaking on the occasion, the Shri Sonowal said, “As we join the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ movement and offer our ‘Shram’, it is heartening to witness how the people of Assam has responded to the call of our dynamic leader, honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, and making this movement a success with their enthusiastic participation. We must remember what Mahatma Gandhi jis message on cleanliness and how it resonates through Jan Bhagidari for a Garbage Free India. Cleanliness brings us closer to the Godliness. We must remain steadfast towards this noble objective of a clean Bharat for achieving a Swastha Bharat, a vision of our leader Narendra Modiji.”
As per clarion call given by Hon’ble of Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Paradip Port Authority along with Paradeep Municipality, Paradip Sakharata Samiti, Local school students and denizens of the township conducted One Hour long Shramdaan for cleanliness drive at the Bank Street and Creek side near Mausima temple. Gracing the occasion as chief guest Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA flagged off a Swachhata Rath in presence of Shri Basant Kumar Biswal, Chairman, Paradeep Municipality and other HoDs and senior officials of PPA. Commenting about the Swachhata drive Shri Haranadh commented that Cleanliness is not just a transient allegiance, but it is a way of life for realising a dream of clean and green society. Similarly, CISF Unit of PPA conducted plogging activity at the Paradip Beach.
Paradip Port observed the 46th World Maritime Day With the theme, “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” Paradip Port observed the 46th World Maritime Day, today. Unlike National Maritime Day, there is no fixed date of celebration of World Maritime Day. But, generally it is celebrated on last week of September every year. It depends on the individual Governments to decide a suitable date for celebration during last week of September and DG Shipping, Govt. of India has decided and directed to celebrate World Maritime Day on 29th September 2023 in India for this year. On this occasion, at PPA, Capt. A .C Sahu, Dy.Conservator hoisted the World Maritime Day flag at the Marine Site office in presence of HoDs of PPA, other Sr. Officials of Marine Dept. and students of Orissa Maritime Academy. Later on the students participated in an awareness rally in the Port township. In the evening a Seminar was held at Officers’ Club in which Shri Monoj Mohanta, Marine Engineer, Shri Shashi Sekhar, Asst. Manager, IOCL and Capt. Prasant Sahu, Pilot deliberated on the topic“MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” .
The first celebration of World Maritime Day was done on 17 March 1978 to mark the occasion of enforcing first convention of IMO in 1958 and since then every year, during last week of September, the World Maritime Day is observed globally.
The Internal Committee (IC) under Working Women Cell of Paradip Port Authority had arranged an awareness programme in the Conference Hall of Paradip Port Authority relating to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 on Dt.28.09.2023. Dr. Purusottam Chuli, Advocate, High Court of Orissa-cum Guest Faculty, M. S. Law University, Cuttack was invited as the Guest to deliver a speech on the above topic in order to create awareness among the working women of Paradip Port Authority. Dr. P. N. Baheker, Secretary, PPA, Sri Muralidhar Pradhan, Advisor (Legal), PPA, Mrs. Susmita Samal, Chairperson, IC, Dr. Runu Singh, Convenor & Member, IC and all members of Internal Committee were present in the said meeting and put their best efforts to make the gathering a success. There was also gathering of lady employees along with male employees of PPA, which led the awareness programme fruitful and hopefully it will be helpful to the Internal Committee as well as to the working women employees of Paradip Port Authority to eradicate any type of Sexual Harassment at the work place.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant to inaugurate the historic festival at Fort Aguada Lighthouse.
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal is going to inaugurate India’s First Lighthouse Festival from the Fort Aguada Lighthouse in Panjim, Goa tomorrow. The three days festival, beginning 23rd September and ending on 25th September, will be celebrated across all the lighthouses in the country in an effort to transform these historic spots as tourist destinations. The inaugural session will also be attended by the Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Tourism, Shri Shripad Naik as well as Tourism Minister of Goa, Shri Rohan Khaunte among others.
Shri Sonowal, earlier launched a campaign ‘Lighthouse Heritage Tourism’ to transform 75 historic lighthouses into Tourism Spots. The historic lighthouses are being renovated with adequate facilities to act as tourist spots. The festival is logical outcome of this campaign by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) to transform 75 historic lighthouses across India into tourism spots. This is in line with the visionary approach of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to transform India’s distinctive lighthouses into captivating tourism sites. The initiative aims to showcase the rich culture, significance, and allure of these magnificent structures whereby they can propel prospect of tourism and power local economy.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, “It is a moment of great happiness for everyone in the team at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways as we begin this historic Lighthouse festival across the country from tomorrow. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, we remain committed to the cause of nation building. Lighthouses, that were long ignored from any potential value creation beyond their role as navigational tool, were identified by Prime Minister Narendra Modiji to be developed into a touristic point of view and allow them to become lynchpin of local tourism and, at the same time, generate income for the country. Modi ji shared this vision with all of us during the 75th episode of Mann Ki Baat and we are happy that this wonderful idea has now become a reality. While ships continue to be guided for safe sailing by these lighthouses, they will now offer their solace to people to relish the magnificent beauty of nature.”
India’s first ever Lighthouse Festival will be held at the historic Fort Aguada in Goa from 23rd-25th September, 2023. This would be a three day gala event in carnival style with local artists, dance troupes, food and culinary stalls, music concerts and similar activities to attract common people to Lighthouses. The festival also witness historians, archaeologist, cultural anthropologist and many other people with interest in history, culture and society participate in intriguing discussions around our marine history during this event.
PPA began the observance of “Swachhta Pakhwada” today. It started with a Swachhata Pledge administered by Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA to HoDs, Dy. HoDs, officers & employees at the Portico in front of PPA Administrative Building.
PPA has already drawn up a detailed Action plan for the period, as part of Swachhta Pakhwada viz., awareness drive among workers and staff of all Departments & Divisions of PPA, swachhata awareness hoardings, Swacchata Rath, Cleaning of Pump Houses and electronic display at important locations in the township.