🏆 Paradip Port Authority Wins First Prize at Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has won First Prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025, instituted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The award was presented by Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of State Shri Shantanu Thakur and Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The honour was received by Shri P. L. Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman, Paradip Port Authority, on behalf of Team PPA.
This recognition highlights outstanding performance in cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation under initiatives such as Jan Bhagidari, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Safai Mitra Suraksha. A major highlight was the plantation of 40,000 saplings undertaken to mark the birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, reinforcing PPA’s strong commitment to environmental protection and sustainable growth under the vision of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of PPA’s leadership, employees, stakeholders, and the local community in setting benchmarks for clean and sustainable port operations.
















