<p data-path-to-node="5">Reviewing operational milestones and green transition strategies across India's premier bulk handling gateway, <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="127">Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur</b>, chaired a high-level review meeting at the <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="240">Deendayal Port Authority (DPA)</b> in Kandla. The administrative appraisal focused on evaluating ongoing capacity expansion projects, green energy initiatives, and the port’s future development roadmap under Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">During the visit, the Minister formally recognized DPA’s landmark operational achievement of crossing the <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="106">50 Million Metric Tonne (MMT)</b> cargo mark in record time making it the fastest major port authority in India to reach the threshold during the current financial year.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="8"><b data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">High-Level Review Focuses on Multimodal Connectivity, Green Ports, and Stakeholder Synergies</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="9">The review meeting brought together senior administrative heads and regional leaders to map out long-term infrastructure goals:</p><ul data-path-to-node="10"><li><p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Commending Milestone Performance:</b> Minister Thakur praised the collective efforts of port employees, workers, terminal operators, and trade stakeholders for driving operational efficiency. He expressed confidence that DPA is well-positioned to set new annual benchmarks in overall cargo throughput while leading sustainability and mobility initiatives across the public port sector.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Participation:</b> The review was attended by key administrative leaders, including DPA Chairman <b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="118">Sushil Kumar Singh</b>, Deputy Chairman <b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="154">Nilabhra Dasgupta</b>, Kutch MP <b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="182">Vinodbhai Chavda</b>, MLA <b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="204">Maltiben Maheshwari</b>, and Gandhidham Mayor <b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="246">Divyaben Nathani</b>.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Advancing Green Energy Transitions:</b> Discussions highlighted DPA’s ongoing shift toward green port operations. Key projects under review include expanding green hydrogen handling hubs, deploying energy-efficient lighting and equipment, and integrating renewable power sources to lower overall berth emissions.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strengthening Trade Community Links:</b> Following the internal review, the Minister hosted a dedicated <b data-path-to-node="10,3,0" data-index-in-node="100">Stakeholders' Meet</b> with representatives from port users, terminal operators, shipping agents, stevedores, and trade bodies. Thakur emphasized that tight coordination between port management and private logistics partners remains essential to maintaining Kandla's status as a top-tier Indian gateway.</p></li></ul>