Port Day Celebrations 2024 : CHPA

Port Day celebration was conducted at Chennai Port Authority in a grand manner, on 21 October 2024, to commemorate the raising Chennai Port.  The celebration was presided over by Shri. Sunil Paliwal, IAS, Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) & Chairman Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL), & attended by Shri S Viswanathan, IAS, Dy Chairperson ChPA , Mrs Irene Cynthia, IAS,  MD KPL, Shri S MuraliKrishnan, IDAS, Chief Vigilance Officer Chennai Port Authority and KPL and other dignitaries.

            Shri Indranil Hazra, Secretary, Chennai Port Authority, delivered the Welcome Address covering the rich heritage and glorious history of the port followed by a Cultural Program, a live Music Show by Sathya’s  Geetanjali Musical Group.  After the musical delight, a presentation was screened, highlighting the salient aspects of IAPH Award, (International Association of Ports and Harbour) where Chennai Port is the 1^st Indian Port ever to receive the IAPH Sustaibability Award 2024 in Community Building Category.  

            Shri S Viswanathan, IAS, Dy Chairperson in his address acknowledged contribution made by stakeholders, officers and Staffs and thanked all officers and employees for their valuable service during the preceding year and motivated to work to the fullest potential for sustained growth of the Port.   Mrs J.P. Irene Cynthia, IAS, MD KPL, in her address, traced the history of Chennai Port for the  growth of Chennai City and thanked stake holders and employees of Chennai Port for the synergy between the two entities.

            Shri Sunil Paliwal, IAS, Chairperson ChPA & Chairman KPL in his Presidential Address, greeted Officers, Staff, Port Users and Stakeholders,  expressed satisfaction on the overall functioning of the port and appreciated the efforts of Officers and Employees of Chennai Port for their sustained efforts in making Chennai Port a Futuristic Port. The Chairperson congratulated both Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited for surpassing expectations in port operations.  

Chairperson awarded the best performing Business Partners and congratulated them for their excellent performance. Memento and certificates were distributed to the Swachata hi Seva Campaign Prize Winning Employees of ChPA and students of CHP&DET Higher Secondary School to motivate them further.

All officers and employees displayed positivity and sense of purpose to contribute towards port development.  With the utmost sense of pride and hope, all employees of Chennai port concluded the celebration.