Parliamentary panel on Railways visits VPA

Visakhapatnam: The Members Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways were accorded a warm welcome when they visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) by its Deputy Chairperson Roshni Aparanji, along with the Heads of Departments. The committee members visited the port operational areas, wherein Aparanji, briefed the members on the overall operations of the port and various strategic initiatives undertaken by Visakhapatnam Port Authority. During the visit, the committee was apprised of the port’s infrastructure facilities, cargo handling capacity, modernization and mechanization initiatives, covered storage facilities, solar power projects, and sewage treatment plant (STP) water recycling for industrial use. The VPA team also highlighted investment opportunities and potential avenues to enhance import–export activities through Visakhapatnam Port. The Standing Committee on Railways appreciated the warm reception extended by VPA.