Paradip Port Trust, in the current financial year up to 31st

December, 2018 handled 80.43Million Metric Tonnes as

compared to 74.39Million Metric Tonnesof Cargo handled during

the corresponding period of the previous year. This is an increase

of 8.11% over the traffic handled during the corresponding period

of previous year.

In the current financial year up to December, 2018, POL traffic has

exhibited a growth of 7.71%, Thermal Coal traffic has exhibited a

growth of 20.66%. Similarly, Coking Coal traffic has exhibited a

growth of 0.87%, Container Cargo traffic grew by 104.47% and

Container TEUs has increased by 86.56% compared to the same

period of previous year. Paradip Port has retained the second

highest position in terms of Cargo handled amongst all the major

ports till the end of December,2018.

The Port also handled 154 vessels in December, 2018 as

compared to 178 vessels in December, 2017.

Paradip Port Trust handled 40.73MMT rail borne traffic up to the

end of December, 2018 as compared to 38.63MMThandled

during the corresponding period of the previous year.

My Dear Brothers & Sisters of

Paradip Port,

We started this year with a

resolve to be the Number 1

Port in the country. Our

efforts continue to achieve

this goal.

At the same time, the Port is

taking up steps to improve the

quality of life and infrastructure of the Port.

Port is taking up of lot of works like Development of Concrete

Roads, a New Desalination Plant, 2nd Exit-cum-flyover and

Development of a Smart Industrial Port City, which would be

costing around Rs. 2300 Crores.

For staff welfare, insurance coverage has been provided to over

900 employees and 800 contract workers giving a coverage of Rs.

5 lakhs for natural death. Constructions of 350 quarters have been

planned for accommodation of Port employees.

Sewerage Treatment Plants at an approximate cost of Rs.30 crores

are in various stages of implementation. Dust suppressing system

has been installed at Mechanized Coal Handling Plant at an

approximate cost of Rs.18 crores. 3.5 KM of Dust Barrier Window

S c r e e n h a v e b e e n

installed. 02 Mist cannon

m a c h i n e s a n d 0 1

m e c h a n i c a l r o a d

sweeping machine have

b e e n p r o c u r e d a n d

commissioned by the Port.

Over 08 lakhs trees have

been planted by the Port in

v a r i o u s a r e a s . A

desal inat ion plant to

provide the Port & its

residents with clean water

is being taken up. We are

firmly committed to providing the Port and its residents - clean

water and clean air. All the above measures along-with the setting

up of a super speciality hospital for which tender has been floated

reaffirm the commitment to improve the quality of life in the Port.

I am very positive and hopeful that you shall stand behind the Port

in all future endeavours. I look forward to another busy and

productive year ahead, and wish you and your family members in

advance on the auspicious occasions of Makar Sankranti,

Mahasiva Ratri, Holi & Good Friday.

E-MAGAZINE OF PARADIP PORT TRUST

An ISO-9001 : 2015 Certified and ISPS Compliance Port

January - 2019Vol. - 4 Issue - 29

Chairman's Message

Paradip Port Surges Ahead

Principal commodity-wise traffic handled

in FY 2018-19(uptoDecember, 2018)

VISIT OF CHAIRMAN PPT TO VARIOUS SITES AND OFFICE

2019 2019 2019

VISIT OF CHAIRMAN PPT TO VARIOUS SITES AND OFFICE

2019

His Excellency, Governor of Odisha Prof. GaneshiLal visited

Paradip Port on 08.12.2018. On arrival, Shri Rinkesh Roy,

Chairman, PPT along with other senior officers of PPT received His

Excellency. CISF Unit, PPT gave him Guard of Honour at the Wet

Basin of Paradip Port.

Thereafter, he visited the Harbour and Shri Rinkesh Roy,

Chairman, PPT explained him about the functioning of the Port

and briefed him about ongoing and future expansion plans being

taken up for development of the Port as per the programme of the

Ministry of Shipping.

His Excellency the Governor expressed his happiness on the

excellent growth of the Port and for retaining the second position

throughput continuously in terms of increase in quantity of Cargo

handled.

In the afternoon, he was given a warm send off at Officers' Club of

PPT.

Maiden visit of Odisha Governor to Paradip Port Trust

Mega Mock Drill Held at North Oil Jetty of Paradip Port Trust

On 07-12-2018 at 1130 hrs, Heavy Hydrocarbon leakage and later

Major Fire scenario were created at North Oil Jetty of Paradip Port

Trust. The spillage of oil at the sea water was diffused by "KALI"

port meant for controlling the same. The fire occurred at the Jetty

areas was controlled by using Foam through different method and

systems. The Water Curtain, Jumbo Jet, Tower Monitors, Ground

monitors, numerous Fire Tenders from Mutual Aid Members were

pressed into service for extinguishing the Fire. A team of 25

personnel from NDRF, Mundali also actively participated in the

Mega event and extend First Aid to the victims. The Fire fighting

Tugs of PPT also take part to contain the fire occurred in the Ship.

Three personnel injured at various locations were also rescued and

sent to PPT Hospital. Harbour Master of PPT was the Site Incident

Controller under the direct supervision of Dy. Conservator. The

Deputy Commandant/CISF performed the role of Fire Coordinator

and Safety Officer PPT played the role of Safety Coordinator in the

Mega Mock Drill.

Shri Rinkesh Roy, IRTS, Chairman, PPT Trust congratulated the

participants of Mega Mock Drill team of Paradip Port Trust for

arranging such a Mega Drill in a befitting manner by incorporating

Oil Spillage control, onshore and offshore fire fighting, in

consultation with all sister industries situated in Jagatsinghpur

District.

International Day of Persons With Disabilities observed by PPT

Paradip Port Trust organised an event at the local Jagruty School on

the occasion of International Day of Persons With Disabilities.

Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest, Shri Rinkesh Roy, Chairman,

PPT saluted the spirit of determination of the school children and

mentioned that PPT would

take necessary steps within its

ambi t fo r the a l l - round

development of the school. He

a l s o e m p h a s i z e d o n

conducting a survey, so as to

include more such local

children in school curriculum.

Sh r i Roy inaugura ted a

Children's Park and Guest of

Honour Smt. Subhalaxmi Roy,

President, Paradip Ladies Club

inaugurated the Kitchen Room

at Jagruty. Shri Roy felicitated Shri U.K. Dubey, Paradip Unit Head

of TISCO, who has contributed for installation of playing

equipment in the premises of Children's Park at Jagruty as well as

other developmental activities. Dr. R. K. Mallick, Sr. Dy. CMO,

PPT Hospital was felicitated for donating Rs. 3 Lakh in the memory

of his beloved late wife Dr.PratimaBehera, former Dy. CMO of PPT

Hospital for utilization in the betterment of Children at Jagruty.

Shri Roy also announced about introduction of a 50 seated bus

service towards transportation

facilities of children of Jagruty.

He distributed gifts to the

differently abled employees of

Paradip Port Trust as well as

Children of Jagruty. Paradip

Ladies Club led by Smt.

Subhalaxmi Roy donated Rs.

20,000/- towards development

of Jagruty. Smt. Roy awarded

prizes to the winners of

different competitions held

among the school children.

Shri U R Mohan Raju, Secretary, PPT highlighted how the Port

Administration has extended facilities of employment under PWD

category. Shri Raju also donated Rs. 5,000/- towards development

of Jagruty.

World AIDS Day observance by PPTWorld AIDS Day was observed by Paradip Port on 1st December

2018 beginning with a road rally and an awareness programme

organised on the occasion. It was flagged off from PPT Hospital by

Smt. Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club, which

comprised of denizens of Paradip, local school children, CISF

Personnel, Transgenders, volunteers of PSS and this culminated at

Administrative Building of PPT.

A meeting was held within the premises of Administrative

Building. Smt. Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club

graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Shri U R Mohan Raju,

Secretary, PPT, Shri S.K. Sahu, FA & CAO, Shri A.K. Mohapatra,

Dy. Conservator, Dr. P. Panda, CMO, PPT Hospital were among

the other dignitaries present on the occasion. Dr. Panda explained

the causes, symptoms and preventive measures to control the HIV.

ParadipSakshyrataSamiti (PSS) had joined hands with local NGOs

IRDMS and CIST to observe World AIDS Day 2018 with the theme

- "Know Your Status".

Prizes were awarded to the winners of Debate competitions held

among the local school children on the occasion by Smt.

Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club. Free HIV tests for

the Truck drivers & Helpers were undertaken by PPT Hospital at

Gate No. 3 of the Port.

His Excellency, Governor of Odisha Prof. GaneshiLal visited

Paradip Port on 08.12.2018. On arrival, Shri Rinkesh Roy,

Chairman, PPT along with other senior officers of PPT received His

Excellency. CISF Unit, PPT gave him Guard of Honour at the Wet

Basin of Paradip Port.

Thereafter, he visited the Harbour and Shri Rinkesh Roy,

Chairman, PPT explained him about the functioning of the Port

and briefed him about ongoing and future expansion plans being

taken up for development of the Port as per the programme of the

Ministry of Shipping.

His Excellency the Governor expressed his happiness on the

excellent growth of the Port and for retaining the second position

throughput continuously in terms of increase in quantity of Cargo

handled.

In the afternoon, he was given a warm send off at Officers' Club of

PPT.

Maiden visit of Odisha Governor to Paradip Port Trust

Mega Mock Drill Held at North Oil Jetty of Paradip Port Trust

On 07-12-2018 at 1130 hrs, Heavy Hydrocarbon leakage and later

Major Fire scenario were created at North Oil Jetty of Paradip Port

Trust. The spillage of oil at the sea water was diffused by "KALI"

port meant for controlling the same. The fire occurred at the Jetty

areas was controlled by using Foam through different method and

systems. The Water Curtain, Jumbo Jet, Tower Monitors, Ground

monitors, numerous Fire Tenders from Mutual Aid Members were

pressed into service for extinguishing the Fire. A team of 25

personnel from NDRF, Mundali also actively participated in the

Mega event and extend First Aid to the victims. The Fire fighting

Tugs of PPT also take part to contain the fire occurred in the Ship.

Three personnel injured at various locations were also rescued and

sent to PPT Hospital. Harbour Master of PPT was the Site Incident

Controller under the direct supervision of Dy. Conservator. The

Deputy Commandant/CISF performed the role of Fire Coordinator

and Safety Officer PPT played the role of Safety Coordinator in the

Mega Mock Drill.

Shri Rinkesh Roy, IRTS, Chairman, PPT Trust congratulated the

participants of Mega Mock Drill team of Paradip Port Trust for

arranging such a Mega Drill in a befitting manner by incorporating

Oil Spillage control, onshore and offshore fire fighting, in

consultation with all sister industries situated in Jagatsinghpur

District.

International Day of Persons With Disabilities observed by PPT

Paradip Port Trust organised an event at the local Jagruty School on

the occasion of International Day of Persons With Disabilities.

Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest, Shri Rinkesh Roy, Chairman,

PPT saluted the spirit of determination of the school children and

mentioned that PPT would

take necessary steps within its

ambi t fo r the a l l - round

development of the school. He

a l s o e m p h a s i z e d o n

conducting a survey, so as to

include more such local

children in school curriculum.

Sh r i Roy inaugura ted a

Children's Park and Guest of

Honour Smt. Subhalaxmi Roy,

President, Paradip Ladies Club

inaugurated the Kitchen Room

at Jagruty. Shri Roy felicitated Shri U.K. Dubey, Paradip Unit Head

of TISCO, who has contributed for installation of playing

equipment in the premises of Children's Park at Jagruty as well as

other developmental activities. Dr. R. K. Mallick, Sr. Dy. CMO,

PPT Hospital was felicitated for donating Rs. 3 Lakh in the memory

of his beloved late wife Dr.PratimaBehera, former Dy. CMO of PPT

Hospital for utilization in the betterment of Children at Jagruty.

Shri Roy also announced about introduction of a 50 seated bus

service towards transportation

facilities of children of Jagruty.

He distributed gifts to the

differently abled employees of

Paradip Port Trust as well as

Children of Jagruty. Paradip

Ladies Club led by Smt.

Subhalaxmi Roy donated Rs.

20,000/- towards development

of Jagruty. Smt. Roy awarded

prizes to the winners of

different competitions held

among the school children.

Shri U R Mohan Raju, Secretary, PPT highlighted how the Port

Administration has extended facilities of employment under PWD

category. Shri Raju also donated Rs. 5,000/- towards development

of Jagruty.

World AIDS Day observance by PPTWorld AIDS Day was observed by Paradip Port on 1st December

2018 beginning with a road rally and an awareness programme

organised on the occasion. It was flagged off from PPT Hospital by

Smt. Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club, which

comprised of denizens of Paradip, local school children, CISF

Personnel, Transgenders, volunteers of PSS and this culminated at

Administrative Building of PPT.

A meeting was held within the premises of Administrative

Building. Smt. Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club

graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Shri U R Mohan Raju,

Secretary, PPT, Shri S.K. Sahu, FA & CAO, Shri A.K. Mohapatra,

Dy. Conservator, Dr. P. Panda, CMO, PPT Hospital were among

the other dignitaries present on the occasion. Dr. Panda explained

the causes, symptoms and preventive measures to control the HIV.

ParadipSakshyrataSamiti (PSS) had joined hands with local NGOs

IRDMS and CIST to observe World AIDS Day 2018 with the theme

- "Know Your Status".

Prizes were awarded to the winners of Debate competitions held

among the local school children on the occasion by Smt.

Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club. Free HIV tests for

the Truck drivers & Helpers were undertaken by PPT Hospital at

Gate No. 3 of the Port.

PPT continued its campaign for cleaning of Paradip town, as the

Administrative Deptt. of Paradip Port Trust carried out cleaning

operations at the Creek Side on 15.12.2018 under Swachh Bharat

Campaign. The message - "Our Cleanliness is the beauty of Mother

India" was spread out. The Officers and Employees of the

Administrative Deptt. of PPT cleaned the surroundings, roads and

drainages, removed the roadside garbage, weeds, debris etc. from

the respective areas.

PPT has made a year-long schedule to undertake cleanliness in and

around Paradip area on 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month, by

each Department.

Published by : Paradip Port Trust, At/Po : Paradip Port, Dist : Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, Pin : - 754 142, Ph. : 06722 - 222395E-mail : pro@paradipport.gov.in, Chief Editor : UR Mohan Raju, Secretary, Editor : Prakash Chandra Mishra, PRO

Associate Editor : Ratikanta Nayak, Chief Manager (CR&C), This e-Magazine is an in-house magazine of PPT.

A five days training programme on "Art of Living" was

held by Art of Living, Paradip from 18th December to

22nd December 2018, in which 16 participants

participated.

Human Resources Development

Cleaning Operations by PPT under Swachh BharatCampaign in the localities of Paradip

PARADIP PORT TRUST Wishing a very Happy New Year