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PARADIP, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) on Thursday observed a series of programmes, including Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Vishwakarma Puja 2026 and Aashirwad Ka Diya, with active participation of officers, employees and senior officials across the Port.

The programmes were organised under the overall leadership and guidance of S. K. Purohit, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority.

As part of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative, fruit-bearing saplings were planted at the STP-3 location of Paradip Port on the occasion of the birthday of Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. Shri T. Venu Gopal, Deputy Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority, along with Heads of Departments and senior officials, participated in the plantation drive, reinforcing the message of environmental stewardship, sustainability and greener port premises.

The initiative underscored the importance of nurturing green spaces and promoting environmental responsibility within the Port.

The Port also observed Vishwakarma Puja at key operational and technical facilities. Shri T. Venu Gopal, along with Heads of Departments and senior officials, visited facilities including MCHP, KICT, IOHP and Loco Shed and participated in the celebrations.

Vishwakarma Puja was also celebrated at designated puja locations associated with the Port Electrical Division (PED), Public Health Division (PHD), Engineering Department and Marine Department. Officers, employees and technical personnel took part in traditional rituals and offered prayers for safety, smooth operations and the continued well-being of the Port community.

At the Port Electrical Division (PED) Vishwakarma Puja Mandap, the Aashirwad Ka Diya initiative was marked by the lighting of diyas. T. Venu Gopal, along with Heads of Departments and senior officials, participated in the ceremony. Prayers and good wishes were offered for the long life, good health and well-being of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The diya-lighting ceremony added an atmosphere of goodwill, devotion and collective participation to the Vishwakarma Puja celebrations.

The observance of Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Vishwakarma Puja and Aashirwad Ka Diya brought together environmental consciousness, traditional values and collective participation, while recognising the contribution of the Port workforce. Paradip Port Authority reiterated its commitment to fostering a safe, clean, green and responsible working environment across the Port.