Mumbai, 26 January 2022

 

India’s premier container port Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) celebrated India’s 73rd Republic Day with enthusiasm, and it was even more special as the nation is in the 75^th year of independence and celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The JNPT family participated in the celebrations held at the JNPT Administration Building. The CISF officials presented the Guard of Honour to the Chief Guest JNPT Chairman Shri Sanjay Sethi. The celebration then started with flag hoisting by the Chief Guest in the presence of JNPT Dy. Chairman Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh and other top officials, followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

While addressing the JNPT officials and staff on the occasion, the JNPT Chairman said, “As we celebrate our 73rd Republic Day, JNPT is carrying out several events under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to honour the glorious history of our people, culture and achievements in different sectors. Over the years, the maritime sector has been a key contributor to the nation's economic growth; JNPT has played a major role in shaping India’s blue- economy. On this day, I extend my gratitude and thank all our employees, trade partners, and stakeholders for their collective efforts to enable the port to aid maritime trade efficiently.”

The celebration of Republic Day concluded with Shri Sanjay Sethi extending warm Republic Day greetings to all the Employees, Labour Trustees and stakeholders of JNPT. The day was celebrated following all the preventive measures in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic amended by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Health & Family Welfare.

Currently JNPT operates five container terminals: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT), the Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), the Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (GTIPL), Nhava Sheva International Gateway Terminal (NSIGT) and the newly commissioned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCTPL). The Port also has a Shallow Water Berth for general cargo and another Liquid Cargo Terminal which is managed by BPCL-IOCL consortium and newly constructed coastal berth.

 

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(Source: JNPT) PIB Mumbai - SC/DR

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