75th Republic Day was celebrated in Chennai Port Authority on 26.01.2024
at Babu Jagajivan Ram Stadium, Chennai Port Tondiarpet Housing Colony,
Tondiarpet, Chennai.
Shri Sunil Paliwal, IAS, Chairperson unfurled the National Flag, inspected the Guard of Honour
and addressed the gathering. During the address, Chairperson briefed on the
achievements and future plans of the Chennai Port, highlighting the various
welfare measures taken for Port employees & their family and for the Port
Community. He also further briefed regarding the initiatives taken by the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for the progress of the Port and the
hinterland in the State of Tamil Nadu as a whole.
Chairperson, in his address, highlighted that Chennai Port has achieved
higher Cargo handling with 5.7% growth till December 2023, compared to the last
year, in spite of stiff competition. Chennai Port has achieved Net surplus of
Rs.154 crores till December 2023 , which is Rs 94 crores more than the
corresponding period of last year.
Chairperson inspired all to take the pledge, to sincerely work together
for the development of the port to contribute to the Nation on this auspicious
day.
All the events were organised in the spirit of togetherness, with
various cultural performances, showcasing our heritage with the sense of
national pride.
Shri S.Viswanathan, IAS, Deputy Chairperson, Shri S. Murali Krishnan, IDAS, Chief Vigilance Officer, Chennai Port Authority Board members, Heads of the Departments, Trade Union leaders, Port Officers & Staff of Chennai Port Authority and Teachers & students of Chennai Port School participated in the celebration.