MoPSW Secretary Inaugurates Projects Worth Over ₹13 Cr at Paradip Port
Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) visited the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and inaugurated several key projects totaling over ₹13 crore.
Among the significant inaugurations was the Trauma and Burn Care (TBC) Centre, housed in the newly constructed Annex building of Paradip Port Hospital. Built at a cost of ₹2.90 crore, this center is set to provide crucial curative and rehabilitative services for trauma and burn victims in and around Paradip.
He laid the foundation stone for a new Water Treatment Plant for the PPA. With an investment of ₹10.50 crore, this plant will filter 16 million liters of water per day using raw water from the Taldanda Canal. Scheduled for completion by December 2024, the plant will significantly improve the water infrastructure of Paradip Port and ensure a quality drinking water supply for the residents of Port Township.
Shri Ramachandran also reviewed the functioning of the PPA, interacting with various Heads and Deputy Heads of Departments. He inspected port operations and expansion projects at the Mechanized Coal Handling Plant, Twin Wagon Tipplers at JSWPTPL, and KICT silos, suggesting system improvements to boost productivity.
Paradip Port, Odisha's highest cargo-handling major port, achieved a record cargo throughput of 145.38 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the financial year 2023-24. The Secretary's recommendations are expected to further enhance the port's capacity and streamline operations, contributing to its long-term growth and success.
