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New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Union Minister for Ports Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates BIMSTEC Conclave in Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Delegates from all seven BIMSTEC member countries–Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and India–participated in the event. Welcoming the representatives, Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman M Angamuthu highlighted the strategic importance of Visakhapatnam in maritime trade and logistics. He called for greater collaboration among BIMSTEC countries in port-led industrialisation, digital infrastructure integration, and maritime skill development. He also underlined the contribution of the Centre of Excellence in Maritime Skill Development (CEMS) in positioning Visakhapatnam as a training hub for the maritime sector. In his address, the Union Minister laid out key components of the Union government's long-term maritime vision, in line with the Prime Minister's Vision 2030 and 2047. BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey shared the framework of BIMSTEC Vision 2030 and noted that 267 transport connectivity projects are currently in progress under the master plan. He proposed setting up a BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Maritime Transport in Visakhapatnam and outlined plans for real-time cargo tracking and sustainable port practices.
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
VPA bags 2 prestigious CSR Awards 2025
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) was honoured with two awards at the 11th Annual Greentech CSR Awards 2025 organised in New Delhi. The awards were conferred in recognition of VPA's remarkable initiatives in the categories of healthcare promotion and skill development. The Greentech CSR Awards, conferred annually, recognise organisations demonstrating excellence and leadership in corporate social responsibility across 10 categories. VPA stood out for its outstanding and sustainable CSR practices, particularly its focused initiatives benefiting the underprivileged and tribal communities. VPA's initiatives under healthcare promotion include financial assistance for a free evening medical clinics, support for construction of environmental management facilities at Lions Cancer and General Hospital and funding for midday meals for students in unaided schools. In the skill development category, VPA was lauded for its structured training and capability-building programmes aimed at empowering local youth and marginalised communities in securing jobs at various MNCs. The awards are a testament to VPA's sustained commitment to CSR and its strategic approach in creating long-term social impact. VPA successfully met all parameters set by the Greentech Foundation, reflecting the organisation's alignment with business excellence and sustainable development. Congratulating the personnel for the remarkable achievement, chairperson of VPA M Angamuthu encouraged the team's continued commitment towards inclusive growth and community development. Among others, secretary of VPA T Venu Gopal, was present.
