Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority, along with Heads of Departments (HoDs) and senior officials of PPA, participated in a review meeting chaired by Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), to assess the progress of ONOP implementation.     The meeting reviewed the implementation status of the initiative, with particular emphasis on promoting uniformity in port-related processes, simplifying operational procedures and improving coordination across major ports. The initiative seeks to establish a more consistent and efficient operating environment for port users, shipping lines, cargo owners, logistics service providers and other maritime stakeholders.     The One Nation One Port initiative represents an important step towards creating a more harmonised framework for port operations across the country. Standardised procedures can help reduce operational complexities, improve transparency and predictability, and facilitate smoother cargo movement through India’s maritime gateways.     By encouraging common practices and streamlined processes, ONOP is intended to strengthen coordination among major ports and support greater efficiency in cargo handling and associated services. Such measures are also expected to benefit businesses by simplifying port-related interactions and improving the overall logistics experience.     Improving the ease of doing business remains a key priority in India’s maritime development agenda. Greater procedural uniformity across ports can help reduce avoidable delays, improve service delivery and make India’s port ecosystem more responsive to the needs of domestic and international trade.     The initiative also complements the broader objectives of modernising port infrastructure, improving logistics performance and strengthening India’s competitiveness in global maritime commerce.     Paradip Port Authority reiterated its commitment to supporting the successful implementation of ONOP through continued coordination with MoPSW and other major ports. The Authority aims to contribute to the development of a more standardised, seamless and efficient port operating environment in line with the Government of India’s maritime development priorities.     The review meeting underscores the importance of coordinated efforts between the Ministry and port authorities in advancing operational reforms. Through initiatives such as ONOP, India’s major ports are working towards a more integrated maritime ecosystem that supports trade facilitation, operational excellence and long-term sectoral growth.    

The implementation of the initiative is expected to contribute to a more efficient, competitive and globally integrated Indian maritime sector, strengthening the country’s position as a key participant in international trade and logistics.