The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has added green energy powered vehicles to its fleet operating inside the port. The Port Chairman Dr. M. Angamuthu Flaged-Off two CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Buses and two Heavy Duty Truck Mounted Road Sweeping Machine.
The chairperson informed that CNG Buses have been introduced into the port’s operations for the first time. The move is part of a series of Green Port initiatives being taken up by the major port.
All the major ports in the country are striving to use green energy in their operations as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign.
With reference to Industrial Sweeping Machines, he stated that VPA is committed to maintaining Swachhata all over the Port premises and to ensuring high standards of cleanliness at Docks.
A total expenditure of Rs.9.68 crores was going to be incurred by VPA for a period of three years in connection with the above two projects. The projects shall play a vital role in improving Environmental Quality and achieving Clean Port Standards. The Initiatives will further help VPA to transform itself into a Global Port
