Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, examined Paradip Port development on Monday and directed that its capacity be increased to 500 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonne Per Annum) by 2030. The Minister evaluated various infrastructure projects, PPA projects, the Port’s operation, the ease of doing business initiative, the green initiative, and the Port’s business development activity during the meeting.
Sonowal unveiled a Rs 29.68 crore container scanner that can scan up to 25 trucks per hour in scan mode. The container scanner meets international security screening regulations and eliminates the need for manual container inspections by offering high-resolution image of organic and inorganic materials, as well as celebration. It will increase the speed of container traffic in the Port, according to the ministry.
The Minister laid the foundation stone for the second exit-cum-road flyover (Gati-Shakti Project) as part of additional port connectivity from the National Highway at Paradip Port. This road-cum-flyover of 2.4 km long serve as an alternative entry/exit option to/from the Port, facilitating in safe and congestion-free movement of vehicles. Costing Rs 93 crore it will help segregation of Cargo traffic from passenger movement to/from Port Township, the ministry said.
