Vijay Kumar, MoPSW Secretary visits DPA Kandla and lays foundation stone for developmental projects worth Rs. 193 Crore

GANDHIDHAM : Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India, paid an official visit to Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla . On his arrival, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the CISF Unit, DPA Kandla.

During the visit, Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, briefed him on the Port’s strong performance, operational achievements and ongoing as well as upcoming development initiatives aimed at enhancing capacity, efficiency and sustainability. The Secretary
MoPSW appreciated DPA’s consistent growth trajectory and its strategic role in strengthening India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem.

A major highlight of the visit was the inauguration and foundation stone laying of multiple landmark developmental projects of Deendayal Port Authority, with a total project outlay of Rs. 193 crore. These projects are poised to significantly improve port infrastructure, accelerate cargo evacuation and support long-term expansion and modernization of the Port.

Projects Inaugurated:
• Reclamation of land for development of a Shipyard Facility at
Kandla.
• Coastal Road Connectivity linking the Port to National Highway141.
• Dome-Shaped Storage Godown No. 4, enhancing modern
storage capacity.
Foundation Stones Laid:
• Providing and laying of Chemical Product Pipeline from Oil Jetty
No. 7 to Y-Junction within the Oil Jetty Complex, Kandla.
• Upgradation of Fenders at Cargo Berth Nos. 1 to 6 at Deendayal
Port.
• Construction of E-Type Residential Quarters at Port Township,
Gopalpuri, Gandhidham.
• Construction of a Conference Hall at the Administrative Office
Building, Gandhidham.

Construction of a New Shopping Complex at Port Township,
Gopalpuri, Gandhidham.
• Construction of a Police Community Hall at Police Headquarters,
Shinay, under CSR initiatives.
Reinforcing DPA Kandla’s commitment to green and sustainable port operations, Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS also inaugurated the Fleet of Green VOLVO Electric Vehicle (EV) Loaders along with the Charging Bay,
marking another milestone in the Port’s green transition journey. Further, a significant step towards clean fuel adoption was taken with the award of LOA to M/s Thermax for the development of India’s first 5 TPD Green Methanol Facility at Deendayal Port, positioning Kandla at the forefront of alternative marine fuel infrastructure in the country.

In addition, the Secretary MoPSW attended a Stakeholders’ Meet in the presence of Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman and Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy. Chairman. The interactive session witnessed
active participation from port users and stakeholders, leading to constructive deliberations and meaningful discussions on operational efficiencies, future opportunities and collaborative growth.