Mangaluru: Mansukh L Mandaviya, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Shipping and Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers visited NMPT and reviewed the performance of the Port on August 16.
He was accompanied by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel during his visit. The minister was briefed by NMPT Chairman A.V Ramana on the infrastructure projects and other proposals for enhancing the productivity of the Port and sustaining the status as Numero Uno in being the cleanest Port in the country.
Meanwhile, he interacted with the key members of the major captive users of the Port, namely the MRPL, KIOCL, MCF, IOCl, UPCL and Chettinad Mangalore Coal Private Ltd. While addressing the members of the Stevedoring agents, freight forwarders as well as the key associated Government bodies such as Customs, Immigration Departments, the Minster urged for smooth transactions to promote ease of doing business by further streamlining procedures. He also assured them all assistance to boost the growth of business through the Port.
The minister was particularly appreciative of the CSR activities of the Port towards uplifting the standards of hygiene in schools and also towards water table rejuvenation schemes, especially since they benefit the society directly and are also the key project of the Union Government. He applauded the support rendered by the port in supporting the distressed fishermen during the monsoon season, under the guidance and support of MP Nalin Kumar Kateel and District Administration. The Minister also visited Sri Krishna temple in Udupi and later in the evening, he interacted with the Gujarati community of Mangaluru.