Rashtriya Ekta Divas celebrated at JNPA;virtually participated in pledge ceremony organised by the MoPSW

 The day began with a collective oath-taking ceremony, led online by Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, who administered the pledge. Participants committed to upholding the nation’s unity, integrity, and security, vowing to contribute positively to the country’s progress and preserve harmony across all communities.

Following the pledge, JNPA organized a symbolic Pad Puja ceremony, where HoDs, employees and CISF personnel gathered to pay homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This reverence underscored the port’s respect for Patel’s monumental role in uniting India.

JNPA hosted a “Run for Unity” marathon, inviting all JNPA HoDs, employees and CISF personnel to join in a display of community strength and cohesion. The marathon covered a scenic route across the port area, with participants running to promote unity, resilience, and togetherness in the spirit of Rashtriya Ekta Divas. The event saw enthusiastic participation, with runners carrying messages of harmony and commitment towards a unified India. 

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is one of the premier container-handling ports in India. Since its inception on May 26, 1989, JNPA has transformed from a bulk cargo terminal into the premier container port in the country.

Currently, JNPA operates five container terminals – NSFT, NSICT, NSIGT, BMCT and APMT. The Port also has a Shallow Water Berth for general cargo. A Liquid Cargo Terminal present at the JNPA Port is managed by the BPCL-IOCL consortium. Additionally, the newly constructed coastal berth links other Indian ports and facilitates enhancing the traffic of coastal containers.

Nestled across 277 hectares of land, JNPA also operates a meticulously designed multi-product SEZ, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, to boost export-oriented industries in India.

JNPA is also developing an all-weather, deep-draft, greenfield port at Vadhvan, in Maharashtra. It is poised to be among the top 10 ports globally and will be 100% green port since its inception.