Praful Pansheriya visited Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla
GANDHIDHAM : Shri Praful Pansheriya, Hon’ble Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Primary, Secondary & Adult Education and Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat, visited Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla. The Minister’s visit underscored the importance of DPA’s role in the EXIM Trade of this region.
The Hon’ble Minister was notably impressed during his visit to the construction site of the New Kendriya Vidyalaya in Gopalpuri, Gandhidham. This project is a testament to DPA’s commitment to community development, reflecting its broader objective of contributing to the education sector for upbringing future architects of the nation.
As part of the visit, Shri Praful Pansheriya distributed 5 HD Projectors and 6 Computers to the students of Guru Nanak Public School, Gandhidham, under DPA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The equipment, valued at Rs. 4.50 Lacs, is intended to promote digital learning among students. The distribution ceremony took place in the esteemed presence of Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairperson-DPA; Smt. Maltiben Maheshwari, Hon’ble MLA-Gandhidham; Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Deputy Chairperson – DPA; Shri Rahul Modi, Member-National Shipping Board; Shri Sunil Solanki, IAS, Dy. Collector (Anjar); Shri J.K. Rathod, CPES, Chief Vigilance Officer-DPA; Shri C. Harichandran, Secretary-DPA; Shri V. Raveendra Reddy, Chief Engineer-DPA; Capt. Pradeep Mohanty, Dy. Conservator-DPA and other senior dignitaries. On this occasion, the Hon’ble Minister blessed the students and encouraged them to excel in their academic pursuits, emphasizing the importance of education in shaping their future.
The visit also included an inspection of the port’s operations, where the Hon’ble Minister expressed his admiration for the efficient functioning of DPA. Chairman DPA briefed him about the Port operations, wherein, Dy. Chairman made a PPT presentation about the Port. The Hon’ble Minister acknowledged the pivotal role that Deendayal Port plays in serving the northern hinterland of the country and its significant contribution to the nation’s economic growth. The visit reinforced DPA’s commitment to modernization and upgradation, as it continues to move towards becoming a Green Hydrogen Hub of India.