VPA bags top honours at Swachhata Awards 2024
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Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has added yet another feather to its cap by securing the first prize in the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2024, instituted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The awards were conferred in Mumbai by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal during the ONOP Programme, in the presence of senior dignitaries from the maritime fraternity.
In the 2023 edition, VPA had secured the 3rd position at the national level and 1st position among all major ports—a testament to its sustained commitment to the Swachhata mission.
Building on this legacy, VPA has now ascended to the top spot in 2024, reinforcing its leadership in environmental stewardship and sustainable port operations.
Dr M Angamuthu, Chairperson, VPA, received the prestigious award from the Minister.
