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DPA, Kandla showcased its Float/Rath in the Cheti Chand Procession organized on the occasion of Sindhi New Year-CHETICHAND 2026. It was indeed a splendid feat considering the galaxy of floats vying for top position. Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy. Chairman-DPA flagged-off the procession in the presence of Smt. Maltiben Maheshwari, Hon’ble MLA (Gandhidham); Shri Yogesh Kumar Singh, Secretary (DPA); Shri Anant VP Chodnekar, FA & CAO (DPA); senior officials, employees along with family members and general public at large.

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla marked the Valedictory Programme of the 55th National Safety Week in the esteemed presence of Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman; Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy. Chairman; Shri J.K. Rathod, CPES, CVO; Shri Manoj B. Kasulla, Asst. Director (Safety), Inspectorate Dock Safety, Kandla; other senior officials, employees & port users. The occasion highlighted DPA’s unwavering commitment towards safe, secure and efficient port operations, with distribution of awards and gifts to encourage a strong safety culture among all stakeholders. 🇮🇳⚓ #NationalSafetyWeek #SafetyFirst #DPAKandla #MaritimeSafety #PortsOfIndia #ViksitBharat

Belgian Hydrogen Council delegation visited DPA Kandla today, exploring avenues of collaboration in the Green Hydrogen sector. 🌱⚓ Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy. Chairman, DPA, held a fruitful interaction on future plans for Green Hydrogen development at Kandla. The delegation also visited the Make-In-India Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla, witnessing DPA’s strides towards a sustainable maritime future. #DPAKandla #GreenHydrogen #MaritimeIndia #SustainablePorts

🚀 DPA, Kandla goes LIVE with EBS - A Major Digital Milestone! DPA Kandla has successfully gone fully LIVE with all modules of the EBS system, marking a significant step in its digital transformation journey. The occasion was marked in the presence of Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman and Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy. Chairman, along with officials from DPA, EBS and Tech Mahindra. This implementation will reduce the cost of doing business, enhance supply chain visibility and promote ease of doing business for port users and stakeholders. #DigitalPort #EBSGoLive #EaseOfDoingBusiness #DPAKandla #PortModernisation

Deendayal #Port Hits Major Digital Milestone, Goes LIVE With EBS portwings.in/deendayal-port… @Deendayal_Port @shipmin_india @SDCL_India

Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla tweets, "A Delegation of European experts on certification and EU regulations supported by GH2 India visited Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla. Delegation was briefed about Kandla Port's scale-up plans on green hydrogen and other projects including Bio-Methanol and eMethanol projects in pipeline. Port's clean energy ambitions were presented to the delegation. Dy Chairman, Nilabhra Dasgupta interacted with the delegates"

🏆 Proud Moment for DPA! Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla bagged the Maritime Excellence Achievers Award under the category “Port Sustainability Pioneer” at #IndiaMaritimeWeek2025, Mumbai. The award was presented by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister (PSW), in presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble MoS (PSW). #KandlaPort #MaritimeExcellence #ViksitBharat

🏆 Another proud moment for DPA, Kandla! DPA bagged the Maritime Excellence Achievers Award under the category “Driving Maritime Innovation” at #IndiaMaritimeWeek2025, Mumbai. The award was presented by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister (PSW), in presence of Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon’ble MoS (PSW). #DPA #KandlaPort #MaritimeExcellence #Innovation

As part of #IndiaMaritimeWeek2025, DPA Kandla organised a Maritime Festival cum Roadshow on “International Cooperation – Smart Ports: Gateway to Prosperity” at Gandhidham. Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman DPA, addressed the gathering, while Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, Dy. Chairman, moderated the panel discussion with Shri Rahul Modi, Member (National Shipping Board); Shri Suresh Joseph, Vice President (Projects), DP World India; Shri Prabodh Vasant Bande, Sr. Asst. Professor, TMI (Pune); Mr. Clint Carmichael, COO, APM Terminals (Pipavav) & Shri Sujal Shah, CEO, Mundra & Tuna (APSEZ). ⚓ #DPA #SmartPorts #MaritimeIndia #indiamaritimeweek2025

#WATHC | Gandhidham, Kachchh, Gujarat: Nilabhra Dasgupta, Deputy Chairperson, DPA says, "The 2025 Swadeshi Mela in Gandhidham is being organised under the aegis of the Deendayal Port Authority and the Gandhidham Municipal Corporation. This fair has been organised to fulfil the two guidelines of our respected Prime Minister, Narendra Modi: Vocal for Local and Atmanirbharta. Our artisan brothers and craftsmen from Gandhidham and surrounding areas will have stalls at the fair showcasing their products, tools, and clothing. Through this, we want to convey that our dream of a Viksit Bharat will only be achieved through Atmanirbharta. It will only be achieved through Vocal for Local. It will only be achieved through Make in India, Made in India, and Made for the World..."

Big cheers for Paradip Port Authority! Honoured as a Times Icon for Excellence in Port Infrastructure & Maritime Growth. Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, received the award from Hon’ble Industry Minister Shri Sampad Chandra Swain at Bhubaneswar.

🚨 PPA Joins Emergency Mock Drills in Paradip 🚨 Simulated aerial attack at Sandhakuda and fire drill near Nehru Bungalow were conducted to assess emergency preparedness. Successfully executed with support from local industries & response teams. @shipmin_india

PPA joined mock drills today in Paradip – an aerial attack simulation at Sandhakuda and a building fire simulation near Nehru Bungalow. The exercises included evacuation drills with coordinated efforts from local industries, rescue teams & authorities.

🏸 The 5th Invitation Corporate Badminton Tournament 2025 kicked off today at Paradip Port Officers' Club! Inaugurated by Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA, and Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, the event saw 100+ players competing with passion and team spirit! 🏆

Chairman @IWAI_ShipMin Shri Vijay Kumar received a warm welcome during his maiden visit to PPA. He held discussions with Paradip port, Dhamra port , Mahanadi coal Ltd and other stake holders on leveraging inland waterways for cargo transport to reduce reliance on road and rail.

Fire Safety Week at PPA concluded with drills, demos & awareness drives under theme - "Unite, to ignite a fire safe India." Dy. Chairman, PPA, Sh. Nilabhra Dasgupta graced the occasion as Chief Guest & stressed on fire safety & community readiness. Kudos to CISF & all!

Delighted to welcome the OAS 2022 batch to PPA for their induction training. Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, Dy. Chairman, extended his best wishes as they embark on their public service journey. Wishing them success in contributing to Odisha’s development.

Congratulations Team @paradipport! Modi Govt is pushing our Major Ports in scripting history with record-breaking achievements year after year. With unwavering resolve and relentless momentum, we are steering swiftly towards a Viksit Bharat.

1/2 🏆 Paradip Port is India’s No. 1 Major Port—2nd year in a row!📊 150.41 MMT cargo handled (+3.34%🚢#1 in coastal shipping (63.71 MMT, +7.65%)🚂Record rail traffic (81.01 MMT, +3.21%)⚡111% surge in containers All thanks to the unstoppable efforts of our incredible Team PPA🙌

Fastest century by @paradipport ! Team PPA has climbed the swiftest 🎉 💯 MILLION Metric Tonnes Cargo handling among Indian Major Ports and still counting. Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, @paradipport congratulates all the stakeholders for making this milestone possible.