The 75th Independence Day was celebrated by the Paradip (PPT) with a great enthusiasm. PPT Deputy Chairman AK Bose unfurled the National Flag. Bose said the port has handled the highest-ever cargo of 114.55 Million Metric Tonne (MMT) in the last fiscal and is improving its performance year-on-year.
In March 2021, the port has also handled highest-ever monthly total of 11.64 MMT against the previous record of 11.17 MMT in January 2021 in the current fiscal. Despite Covid-19 and just three days after Cyclone Yaas, a record 30 shipping movements were carried out from May 29 to 30.
He said that till July 2021, the port has handled 39.60 MMT cargo by exhibiting a positive Growth of 14.32per cent compared to the same period of last fiscal.
The port has been discharging its commitment to the Society by taking up several CSR activities. Rs 8 crore was given to PM-CARES Fund. The PPT has signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha for a dedicated Covid Care Hospital, which is functional. The PPT has sanctioned Rs 2 crore under the CSR fund.Bose gave away Awards to the winners of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in patriotic poem recitation and debate competitions.