On December 11, the Directorate of Ports & Inland Water Transport, Odisha, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCPWC), IIT Madras. The agreement focuses on the development of the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP), aimed at enhancing the state’s maritime infrastructure.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department, who emphasized the importance of stakeholder involvement in the project. The meeting, held to gather input from various stakeholders, including government officials, maritime experts, and industry representatives, discussed challenges and opportunities at the grassroots level.
Kantharaj Murali, Dean of NTCPWC, IIT Madras, presented the initial framework for the OMPP. Feedback forms were distributed to participants, who were encouraged to submit their suggestions for consideration in the final plan.The initiative marks a significant step toward building a sustainable maritime infrastructure in Odisha, improving logistics and transport systems to support long-term growth and development.
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