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      Mo PSW Inauguration and lays foundation stone of key projects at Deendayal Port Visits upcoming Mega Container Terminal at Tuna- Tekra

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      Mr Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India, has paid an official visit to Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla. On his arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the port’s CISF Unit.

      Mr Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, briefed the Secretary on the port’s strong performance, operational achievements and ongoing as well as upcoming development initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity, efficiency and sustainability. The Secretary appreciated DPA’s consistent growth trajectory and its strategic role in strengthening India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem.
      A major highlight of the visit was the inauguration and foundation stone laying of multiple landmark developmental projects of Deendayal Port, with a total project outlay of Rs 193 crore. These projects are poised to significantly improve port infrastructure, accelerate cargo evacuation and support long-term expansion and modernisation of the port.

      *Projects inaugurated*

      *Reclamation of land for development of a shipyard facility at Kandla.

      * Coastal road connectivity linking the port to National Highway 141.

      * Dome-shaped Storage Godown No. 4, enhancing modern storage capacity.

      *Foundation stones laid *

      * Providing and laying of chemical product pipeline from Oil Jetty No. 7 to Y-Junction within the Oil Jetty Complex, Kandla.

      * Upgradation of fenders at Cargo Berth Nos. 1 to 6 at Deendayal Port.

      * Construction of E-type residential quarters at Port Township, Gopalpuri, Gandhidham.

      * Construction of a conference hall at the Administrative Office Building, Gandhidham.

      * Construction of a new shopping complex at Port Township, Gopalpuri, Gandhidham.

      * Construction of a Police Community Hall at Police Headquarters, Shinay, under CSR initiative.

      *Reviews progress at India’s next container hub!
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      Mr Vijay Kumar visited the upcoming state-of-the-art Mega Container Terminal at Tuna-Tekra, being developed by DP World, along with Mr Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman and Mr Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Deputy Chairman, DPA.

      With an annual capacity of 2.19 million TEUs, the terminal is set to redefine India’s container handling capabilities, emphasised a release.

      Reinforcing DPA’s commitment to green and sustainable port operations, Mr Vijay Kumar also inaugurated the fleet of Green Volvo Electric Vehicle (EV) Loaders along with the Charging Bay, marking another milestone in the port’s green transition journey. Further, a significant step towards clean fuel adoption was taken with the award of LoA to Thermax for the development of India’s first 5 TPD Green Methanol facility at the port, positioning Kandla at the forefront of alternative marine fuel infrastructure in the country.

      In addition, the Secretary attended a Stakeholders’ Meet along with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. The interactive session witnessed active participation from port users and stakeholders, leading to constructive deliberations and meaningful discussions on operational efficiencies, future opportunities and collaborative growth, the release added.