MoPSW Secretary attends Stakeholders’ Meet at DPA Kandla
GANDHIDHAM : In a continued effort to strengthen partnerships through constructive dialogue, Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), attended the Stakeholders’ Meet held at Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla.
The meeting was chaired by Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, DPA, and was attended by Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Deputy Chairman, along with senior officials of the port authority. Representatives from the port user community and key stakeholders participated actively in the session.
The interactive deliberations focused on enhancing operational efficiencies, addressing stakeholder concerns, and identifying future opportunities for growth and modernization. Participants shared valuable inputs on improving service delivery, infrastructure utilization, and strengthening collaboration between the port and its stakeholders.
Shri Vijay Kumar emphasized the importance of continuous engagement with port users to build a resilient, efficient, and globally competitive port ecosystem. He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to stakeholder-centric development, ease of doing business, and sustainable growth across India’s port sector.
The Stakeholders’ Meet concluded with a shared resolve to work collaboratively towards achieving higher efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and long-term growth at DPA Kandla, in alignment with the broader vision of MoPSW.
In a major stride towards clean fuels, LOA was awarded to M/s Thermax for development of India’s first 5 TPD Green Methanol Facility at Deendayal Port. This initiative will position Kandla as a pioneer in alternative marine fuel infrastructure.
Shri Vijay Kumar, inaugurated the Fleet of VOLVO Green EV Loaders along with the Charging Bay, reinforcing DPA’s commitment to clean, sustainable and future-ready port operations. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple transformational projects of Deendayal Port Authority, with a total investment of ₹193 crore. These projects will significantly enhance infrastructure, boost cargo evacuation and support long-term port expansion.