The training program was launched in the presence of Shri T. K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, MoPSW, Shri Sandeep Gupta, Joint Secretary (PHRD), MoPSW; Shri Vikas Narwal, MD, IPA; Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairperson, JNPA and CMD, VPPL; JNPA HoDs and officials. The training program has been designed to familiarise officers with port operations, administration, regulatory frameworks, and future-ready maritime practices. It includes sessions led by JNPA HoDs and industry experts, interactive workshops, and on-ground exposure to critical facets of port management. This two-week training session includes a site visit, a panel discussion, and a case study, which will make learning intriguing.
Highlighting Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, vision, Shri T. K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, MoPSW, stated,“I am delighted to welcome the officers from all major ports of India to this Induction Training Program. The maritime sector is at the heart of our nation’s economic growth, and your role as future leaders will be pivotal in shaping its trajectory. I congratulate each of you on beginning this journey of learning and collaboration. I also commend JNPA for hosting this program and for its continued efforts in creating platforms for knowledge sharing, skill development, and inter-port cooperation. Initiatives like these reflect the Ministry’s vision of building a strong, future-ready maritime workforce that can drive innovation, efficiency, and global competitiveness across India’s ports.”
This initiative builds upon JNPA’s track record of fostering cross-learning among ports. In 2022, JNPA conducted an orientation program for officers from all major ports, aimed at aligning leadership perspectives with modern port management practices. Furthermore, in 2024, JNPA hosted the Secretaries of all major ports for an advanced training program, strengthening inter-port coordination and institutional knowledge exchange.
JNPA is also developing an all-weather, deep-draft, greenfield port at Vadhvan, the 13th Major Port of India in Maharashtra. It is poised to be among the top 10 ports globally and will be a 100% green port since its inception.
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