PARADIP: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has further strengthened its port security and safety infrastructure with the inauguration of state-of-the-art Radiological Detection Equipment (RDE) at New Gate No. 1.
The advanced security system was inaugurated by Shri T. Venugopal, Deputy Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority, in the presence of Heads of Departments and senior officials of the Port Authority.
The project, with an investment of ₹21.32 crore, is designed to enhance the screening of vehicles and cargo entering the port premises and strengthen safeguards against the illicit movement of nuclear and radioactive materials.
Key components of the new security infrastructure include Advanced Vehicle Monitoring Systems (VMS 4030), Isotope Identifiers and Radiation Survey Meters. The system is supported by a 10-year Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) with Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL).
The deployment of the radiological detection system will enable more effective and technology-driven monitoring of vehicles and cargo, further enhancing the Port’s capability to detect and respond to potential radiological threats.
With this initiative, Paradip Port Authority continues to modernise its security infrastructure and strengthen safe, secure and efficient port operations, reinforcing its commitment to national security and maritime safety.
