PPA Chairperson Calls on Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Discusses Port Development Initiatives
By Pravakar Sahoo
Bhubaneswar / Paradip, Nov. 13 : Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority (PPA), called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, at Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, on Friday.
During the courtesy meeting, the PPA Chairperson extended a formal invitation to the Hon’ble Chief Minister to grace the upcoming Boita Bandana Utsav 2026 at Paradip Port as the Chief Guest. The annual festival celebrates Odisha’s glorious maritime heritage and commemorates the rich seafaring traditions of ancient Kalinga.
The Chairperson also briefed the Hon’ble Chief Minister on Paradip Port’s recent operational achievements, cargo-handling performance, ongoing infrastructure development projects and strategic expansion plans.
Discussions were held on various port-related matters, with particular emphasis on enhancing cargo-handling capacity, strengthening multimodal connectivity, accelerating infrastructure development and improving operational efficiency. The discussions also highlighted Paradip Port’s significant contribution to Odisha’s industrial expansion, trade and overall economic growth.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening the partnership between Paradip Port Authority and the Government of Odisha, with a shared focus on accelerating port-led development and enhancing Paradip Port’s contribution to the state’s economic progress.
