VPA Sets New Record In 1st Half Of The FY25

Visakhapatnaman: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) achieved a new milestone in cargo handling by achieving 41.79 MMTs during the first half of FY25, marking a 6 per cent growth over the 39.60 MMTs handled during the same period in 2023-24. This growth is attributed to the increased handling of key commodities such as Crude, LPG, Coal, and other cargoes, reinforcing VPA’s position as a leading port in India.

As a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 100-day Action Plan to the government sector for national progress during the 2024 election campaign, the VPA has undertaken significant initiatives and achieved remarkable results.

In line with the Prime Minister’s vision for “Viksit Bharat 2047,” the VPA has been focusing on key sectors, including IT advancements, green initiatives, infrastructure projects, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, according to Chairman M Angamuthu. These efforts reflect the port’s commitment to sustainable growth, enhanced operational efficiency, and positive societal impact, he said.

Achievements in 1st 100 days

The VPA made considerable progress in digital transformation by implementing the “National Logistics Portal Marine (NLP)”.

The port has completed the improvement of Port road from WQ-5 junction to Essar junction costing Rs 19.69 crore. It also completed electrification works of TKM at EQ-1 terminal costing Rs 21.09 crore. As part of modernisation and upgradation of fishing harbour, effluent treatment plant has been set up costing Rs 5.27 crore.

The port has taken up the repairs to the pockets along the SL Canal Jetty and backup area to avoid erosion of bunds with a cost of Rs 14.48 crore, construction of two additional breasting dolphins to accommodate medium range vessels at OSTT with a cost of Rs 18.63 crore and construction of covered storage shed at R-10 area with a cost of Rs 22.50 crores.