The World Bank has selected the Mormugao Port as one of three key ports in India along with Paradip Port and Mumbai Port, highlighting its potential to serve as a model for sustainable practices that other ports can emulate across the nation.
The World Bank team comprising Avanish Kant, Surbhi Goyal and Dr Ennarasu Karunesan accompanied by representatives from Royal Haskoning DHV, visited Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) on Thursday. They held a meeting with MPA Chairman Dr N Vinodkumar, IPoS, Deputy Chairman and Heads of Departments.
The World Bank has appointed Royal Haskoning DHV as consultants to conduct an analytical study aimed at promoting greener practices in Indian ports.
The study will assess the current operations at the Mormugao Port and offer recommendations for integrating environmentally friendly technologies and processes.
The partnership between the World Bank, Royal Haskoning DHV and the MPA exemplifies a proactive commitment to enhancing sustainability in India’s port operations. This initiative is designed not only to improve environmental outcomes but also to establish a benchmark for other ports in India, thereby contributing to a more sustainable maritime industry.
