In Short : The Centre has approved a ₹797 crore green hydrogen jetty project at Paradip Port to strengthen India’s clean energy infrastructure. The dedicated facility will support handling, storage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The project aligns with national hydrogen mission goals, boosts port-led industrial growth, and accelerates India’s transition toward […]
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Over ₹1,500 Crore Projects at VOC Port, Boosting Green & Digital Maritime Infrastructure – EQ
In Short : Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched projects worth over ₹1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, aimed at enhancing green energy adoption and digital maritime infrastructure. The initiatives are expected to modernize port operations, boost cargo capacity, promote sustainability, and reinforce India’s vision of a technologically advanced and environmentally responsible maritime sector. In Detail […]
Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin Secures Platinum Rating for sustainable, eco-friendly buildings & Energy Efficiency Certification for energy-efficient, sustainable buildings – EQ
In Short : V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tuticorin has become the first Indian major port to receive the Indian Green Building Council’s Platinum Rating for sustainable, eco-friendly buildings. The Administration Building now runs on 100% renewable energy with advanced water, air quality, and energy-efficient systems. Additionally, multiple port buildings have earned Bureau of Energy […]
IWDC 3.0 Approves Over ₹1,500 Crore Projects to Drive Green Mobility, Cargo Movement & River Tourism on India’s Inland Waterways – EQ
In Short : At the third Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) meeting in Kochi, chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the government approved projects worth over ₹1,500 crore to accelerate green mobility, strengthen cargo transport logistics, and expand river tourism on India’s inland waterways. Key initiatives include new terminals, hybrid vessels, cruise jetties, and […]