Environment

          With the increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability, Paradip Port Trust has responded to ensure that port operations are environmentally sustainable and committed to improve environmental performance through focused action on the following areas; air quality, energy conservation and climate change, waste management, noise management, and water management (both consumption and quality).

         A further environmental concern is the need to reduce greenhouse gases. Sources of air pollution are a concern in Port sector because of the potential harm to both port users and the health of people living in close proximity to the port. The port has taken up various schemes under the Green Port initiative programme for better environment.

Some initiatives have also been taken up by Paradip Port Trust for improvement of environmental quality of Paradip locality, few important ones are furnished as below;

• 2 nos. of Mobile Mist Canon are in operation for dust suppression inside port area.
• 2 nos. of mechanical road sweeping machine are used to clean the internal roads.
• PPT has provided 3.2 Kms long net barrier with height of 12 mtrs in the periphery of the prohibited area for controlling air pollution caused by coal & iron ore dust.
• 2 nos. of wheel washing systems are installed to avoid carryover of spilled material outside port area.
• Fixed water sprinkling system installed in manual yards for dust suppression.
• Dry Fog System installed in MCHP, RRS & TT to suppress dust during material handling.
• 3 nos. of STPs has been installed for treating waste water generated from the port township and treated water collected from STPs is used for gardening and dust suppression.
• Paradip Port has Tire-1 Oil spill response facility to address Oil spill related issues.
• Reduction the energy consumption by replacing the old street lights by LED lights.
• Plantation programme of 1 lakh seedlings in Paradip locality executed through OFDC ltd with an investment of about Rs.7.65 Crore.

Besides this, PPT has developed and maintaining various Parks, Gardens, and Nurseries in and around the township for the benefit of Port Users, Employees and Public. Avenue plantation is made alongside the main roads connecting to different colonies of the Port. Port monitors the level of Environmental pollution regularly and takes required preventive measures to retain the pollution level within the permissible limit. Paradip Port Trust is making relentless effort in its endeavour to achieve the ultimate objective of a healthy and eco-friendly environment in Paradip locality.