V.O. Chidambaranar Port celebrated the 80th Independence Day in a grand manner at the CISF Parade Ground on 15^th August 2026. The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, followed by inspection of the parade and salute to the CISF contingent, Port Fire Service, and NCC students of the Port Schools.

In his Independence Day address, the Chairperson paid tribute to the freedom fighters who made immense sacrifices for the nation's independence and highlighted the important role of the maritime sector in India's economic growth. 

As part of the celebrations, Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, distributed the Best Turn-out Award and meritorious awards to the officers and staff of the Port, Port School students and teachers, and children of Port employees. Students of Harbour Higher Secondary School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, along with the VOC Port Cultural Team, presented cultural programmes. The CISF unit conducted a rescue demonstration.

Further, Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, inaugurated the Ultrasound Unit at the Port Hospital. A plantation programme was also conducted at Berth No. 8 as part of the celebrations.

The above details were furnished in a Press Release by the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority today.

Chairperson, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority  inspectint the parade and accepting the salute by the CISF Personnel