Sarbananda Sonowal unveils major sustainable drive at JN Port

Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Key Sustainability Projects within the JN Port complex

MoU between JNPA & Gateway Terminal India (GTI) was also signed to boost sustainable effort by shoring up power supply for Vessels

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled major sustainable initiatives after he inaugurated Three Freshwater lakes at Jawaharlal Nehru Port here today 23 August.All these lakes were rejuvenated and beautified which will serve as vital reservoirs for rainwater harvesting and habitat restoration…Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also attended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony among JN Port Authority (JNPA), Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Vadhavan Port to shore up financing for infrastructure projects. The second MoU was signed between JNPA and Gateway Terminal India (GTI) in an effort to shore up sustainable initiative of the port.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “…The sustainable drive at our ports is a major driver to advance India’s maritime infrastructure and contribute to the nation’s growth under the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision. It is a moment of great pride that we have named these three pristine lakes in honour of revered saints of Maharashtra, Saint Dyaneshwar Maharaj, Saint Eknath Maharaj and Saint Namdeo Maharaj. With the replenished & rejuvenated lakes, I am sure the efforts will further the sustainability efforts in JN Port.”

Sarbananda Sonowal also performed the ground breaking ceremony for the Smart SEZ project…Sonowal also planted a sapling under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative at JNPA SEZ.

Adding further, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Today, we also witnessed signing up of two major MoUs between JNPA, Vadhavan Port and REC as well as between JNPA and GTI. These will further bolster the efforts of the Modi Government to propel infrastructure as well as shore up efforts towards sustainability.”

As part of the strategic engagements, JNPA issued the date of award of concession to the concessionaires of Liquid Berth 3/ Liquid Berth 4 (LB3/LB4). JNPA announced the successful expansion of its liquid cargo handling capacity with the introduction of Additional Liquid Cargo Berths (ALCB), specifically Liquid Berth-3 and Liquid Berth-4. These berths will be equipped, operated, maintained, and eventually transferred through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

In a move to further empower the local community and enhance workforce development, the Union Minister launched the Vadhvan Skilling Program’s Whatsapp ChatBot developed by JNPA, designed to facilitate access to skilling programs, provide information about Vadhvan Port, and guide users through the process of visiting JNPort. The primary goal of this chatbot is to gather valuable data and ensure that the youth of Vadhvan receive targeted training that aligns with the employment opportunities. The Vadhvan Port project is expected to create approximately 10 lakh employment opportunities.