VOC Port Authority to Mark New Phase in Education, Green Port Leadership and Digital Transformation

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, one of India’s leading major ports, marked an important institutional milestone on 23 June 2026 with the dedication of a set of education, sustainability and digital transformation initiatives by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, at Transport Bhawan, New Delhi.

Among the initiatives dedicated was the commencement of Vidya Pravesh for the Academic Year 2026-27 at Kendriya Vidyalaya, VOC Port Authority, through video conferencing. The newly established Kendriya Vidyalaya will initially function from the Port School campus and will provide CBSE education to children of port employees, Central Government personnel and the local community.

The programme also marked the release of VOC Port Authority Sustainability Report 2026 – “Towards a Green Maritime Future”, the Port’s first comprehensive sustainability disclosure. The report records the Port’s progress in renewable energy adoption, environmental stewardship, carbon reduction and sustainable port operations, and places its green transition within the larger national maritime vision

VOC Port Authority received certification recognising it as a Scope-2 Emission Free Port, reflecting its transition towards clean energy and low-carbon operations. 

The Honourable Union Minister launched the PortGPT Mobile Application, making VOC Port Authority the first major port in India to extend an enterprise-grade Generative Artificial Intelligence platform through a dedicated mobile application. The initiative will support knowledge access, operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making, while contributing to the Port’s long-term Digital Twin and smart-port vision