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Time of India
6 days ago
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Vizag Port bags top honour in Swachhta Pakhwada Awards
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) brought laurels to the city by securing the top slot in the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2024, organised by the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways (MoPSW). It left behind Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Port Authority (SMPA) and Indian Maritime University (IMU), which secured second and third positions, respectively. The ministry lauded VPA's outstanding efforts in cleanliness and sanitation. Following parameters set by MoPSW, VPA executed a series of impactful initiatives under "Swachhata Ki Bhagidari" and "Sampoorna Swachhata." These included mass cleanliness drives, the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" plantation programme, wall paintings, school outreach campaigns, cultural activities, and creative competitions promoting the Swachh Bharat message. A breakthrough task was the mega drive at the Fishing Harbour, where sunken boats lying for over 15 years were removed. The VPA medical department held Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs with preventive health check-ups, PPE distribution, and medical support for sanitation workers. In a strong push towards environmental sustainability, VPA developed large-scale beautification and landscaping projects, planting 31,800 saplings across ASR, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam districts. VPA's trekking and clean-up drive at Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park engaged 350 participants, combining community bonding with environmental action. VPA chairperson Dr M Angamuthu congratulated the team and reaffirmed VPA's dedication to a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment in line with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Hans India
7 days ago
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- Hans India
VPA brings laurels to Vizag
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) brings laurels to the city by securing the first place in 'Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2024'. Organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), the ceremony witnessed Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA) and Indian Maritime University (IMU) securing second and third positions respectively. The Ministry lauded VPA's outstanding efforts in cleanliness and sanitation. As per parameters set by MoPSW's, VPA executed a series of impactful initiatives under 'Swachhata Ki Bhagidari' and 'Sampoorna Swachhata', including mass cleanliness drives, the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation programme, wall paintings, school outreach campaigns, cultural activities creative competitions promoting the Swachh Bharat message. A breakthrough task was the mega drive at the Fishing Harbour, where sunken boats lying for over 15 years were removed. VPA medical department held Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs with preventive health check-ups, PPE distribution and medical support for sanitation workers. In a strong push towards environmental sustainability, VPA developed large-scale beautification and landscaping projects, planting 31,800 saplings across ASR, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam districts. VPA's trekking and clean-up drive at Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park engaged 350 participants, combining community bonding with environmental action. Chairperson congratulated the team and reaffirmed VPA's dedication to a cleaner, greener and healthier environment in line with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
News18
7 days ago
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- News18
Visakhapatnam Port secures first place in National Swachhta Awards
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 8 (ANI): Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has achieved first place at the national level in the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2024, bringing national recognition to the city of Visakhapatnam. In the competition organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA) secured the second place, and the Indian Maritime University (IMU) came Ministry has specially commended Visakhapatnam Port for its outstanding efforts in cleanliness and sanitation initiatives, Port Secretary T Venugopal said in a press release. As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry, the Port undertook several impactful initiatives under the themes of 'Swachhta Ki Bhagidari" (Participation in Cleanliness) and 'Sampoorna Swachhta" (Total Cleanliness).These included large-scale cleanliness drives, tree plantation campaign titled 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (One Tree in Mother's Name), wall murals and artwork, awareness programs in schools, cultural events, and creative competitions to promote the message of Swachh Bharat (Clean India).A particularly noteworthy initiative was a mega clean-up drive at the Fishing Harbour, during which sunken boats that had been submerged for over 15 years were Port's Medical Department organised a Safai Mitra Suraksha Camp for sanitation workers, offering: preventive health checkups, distribution of PPE kits and access to healthcare a strong step towards environmental sustainability, the Port has undertaken extensive greenery development and landscape beautification, planting a total of 31,800 saplings across the ASR, Anakapalli, and Visakhapatnam Port also organised a trek and cleanliness drive at the Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park, involving 350 participants. This initiative fostered community unity and enhanced the beauty of the park's Visakhapatnam Port achieving the top national rank in Swachhta, Port Chairman Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS, expressed happiness and congratulated the staff and partners involved. He reiterated the Port's commitment to a clean, green, and healthy environment, aligned with the goals of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. (ANI)
