The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, today inaugurated beautification and rejuvenation projects in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port vicinity and reviewed several infrastructure and developmental initiatives at the port.
The Minister inaugurated three significant water bodies aimed at enhancing the ecological balance in the region. During his visit, Mr. Sonowal issued Letters of Intent for the recently e-auctioned Phase 7 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, JNPA, Special Economic Zone to the concessionaires.
Two crucial Memoranda of Understanding were signed in the presence of the Minister. The first was between JNPA, Vadhvan Port, and REC for loan disbursement to support various infrastructure projects, and another was between Gateway Terminals India and JNPA for implementing shore power supply for vessels.
To empower the local community and enhance workforce development, Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Vadhvan Skilling Program’s WhatsApp ChatBot developed by JNPA. This tool is designed to facilitate access to skilling programs, provide information about Vadhvan Port, and guide users through the process of visiting Jawaharlal Nehru Port.