
Sri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways and AYUSH inaugurated the Vizag International Cruise Terminal (VICT) and 3 other projects on 4th September 2023 which were taken up with an investment of Rs. 333 Crores.

Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS Chairman, Viskhaptnam Port Authority called on additional Director General S. Paramesh, PTM, TM. Goast Guard Commander Eastern Seaboard and held discussion on issues of common interest pertaining to the Maritime Domain on 22-06-2023

VPA Chairperson, Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS, Paid a courtesy call on Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, FOC-inC, and apprised CinC on performance of Port, Ongoing Projects and various issues of mutual interest to the Indian Navy and VPA.

VPA Chairperson, Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS has extended a warm Welcome to Shri. Amitshah Garu, Honourable Union Minister for HMO India and Ministry of Cooperation at VPA Guest House and presented VPA a Memento as a mark of respect on 11-06-2023

VPA Chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS have cordially met Shri. Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Garu, Honourable Chief Minister, State of Andhra Pradesh on 06-06-2023 and have presented VPA Memento to CM Sir as a token of Remembrance.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority was ranked 2nd in the April 2023, E-Governance Survey done by the K-Analytics Portal in implementation of E-Office among all Major Ports in the country. VPA Chairperson Dr. M.Angamuthu, IAS thanked One and all for their valuable Contribution.

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways conferred 'Sagar Shrestha Samman' award to Visakhapatnam Port Authority for the performance during FY- 2022-2023. VPA Chairperson, Dr. M.Angamuthu, IAS have received the award along with VPA Officials at the event organised in Delhi.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority New Chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS was extended warm welcome by Dy. Chairperson,Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS at AOB on 09.05.2023.After the visit of operational area , Dr. M.Angamuthu,IAS recieved Guard of Honour from CISF and held a review meeting with all HoD's.

On 18.04.2023, Visakhapatnam Port Authority in association with NDMA India have Kick-Started the 3 day Training program on CBRN Emergency Management. VPA Chairman Sri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS have graced the Innagural session as Chief Guest along with Dy. Chairman, HoD's and Sr. Officers.

Honourable Former Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu garu was received with honour at Port Guest House on 17.04.2023 by Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman Sri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS.

Dr. B.R.Ambedkar 132nd Birth Anniversary was observed Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 14.04.2023.Chairman/VPA, Shri T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, garlanded the statue and paid tributes. Dy Chairman, Chief vigilance officer, HoDs, Dy.HoD's, officers and staff have participated in the program.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Dy.Chairperson Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS welcomed Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Steel & Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste to Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 13.04.23 in connection with his official visit to Visakhapatnam.

Shri T. K. Ramachandran, IAS, is the New Chairperson for Visakhapatnam Port Authority with effect from 01-04-2023.

On the occasion of World Health Day 07.04.2023, Doctors and Staff of the VPA Medical Department Distributed Fruits to all patients in GJH and Wished them Speedy Recovery and Good Health.

60th National Maritime Day was observed in Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 5.4.2023 in a Grand Manner. VPA Dy. Chairperson, Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour along with CVO Sri P.S.L. Swami, IOFS, and HoD's. Employees are large and participated in the program.

On 01.04.2023, Visakhapatnam Port Authority organized a Press Meet in connection with its record-breaking performance in the Financial Year 2022-2023. Chairman VPA has informed the press that the organization has surpassed all the earlier records and recorded the highest tonnage of 73 MMT.

On 14.03.2023, Visakhapatnam Port Authority Celebrated National Safety & Dock Safety Week Valedictory Function at Sambamuthy Auditorium by inviting VPA Chairperson, Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS as Chief Guest, Dy. Chairperson, CVO, HoD's, Dy. HoD's, officers, and Staff.

A 17 Member Team of National Defence College faculty, including Course Members, visited VPA on 13.03.2023. Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS, Chairperson, VPA, gave a warm welcome to the National Defence College Team and briefed the Team on various activities of Visakhapatnam Port Authority.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority celebrated the 54th CISF Rising Day in a grand way, VPA Chairperson, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS, Attended the event as Chief Guest and addressed the gathering Chairman appreciated the good work of CISF unit VPA on 10.03.2023.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Grandly celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023 at Port Sagaramala Auditorium. VPA Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has attended the program as Chief Guest and participated in various programs organized by Women employees of VPA.
Press Note: Visit to Visakhapatnam Port on 07.03.2023 by Officers promoted from the State Civil Services into the IAS (Group VI) as a part of the Bharat Darshan (Study Tour)

Visakhapatnam Port Authority is privileged to welcome Sri Sarbananda Sonowal Garu, Honourable Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, at Visakhapatnam Airport in connection with his official visit to Visakhapatnam on 04.03.2023.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority had set up Business Promotion Stall at Andhra Pradesh GlobalInvestorsSummit2023 being organized at Visakhapatnam Investors from all over the world participated in the Mega event and VPA is confident that the Summit will be helpful in attracting Trade on 03.03.2023.

VPA Chairman Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS extended a warm welcome to Sri Sudhansh Pant, IAS Secretary, GoI, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at Visakhapatnam Airport on 24.02.2023 in connection with his official visit to Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Dredging Corporation & IMU Visakhapatnam Indian Ports Association.

Smt. Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary, Logistics MoCI Visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 24-02-2023. Shri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS Chairperson VPA extended warm welcome. Discussions held reg. Rail & Road infrastructure development & container terminal undertaken through PM Gatishkti initiatives.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman,Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao,IAS interacting at the event organized by DREDGING CORPORATION to sensitize the public of Visakhapatnam, Print & Electronic Media on the commitment and noble contribution of Rs 20Cr. by VPA to DCI towards Visakhapatnam Beach Nourishment.

Honorable former Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu is received with honor at Port Guest House on 07-02-2023 by Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairperson Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS.

On 26.01.2023, Visakhapatnam Port Authority grandly organized the 74th Indian Republic Day Celebrations. Chairman VPA, Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS have unfurled the Nation flag in the presence of Dy. Chairman, CVO, HOD'S, Dy. HoD's, Officers, and staff conveyed wishes to the gathering.

As a part of the Bharat Darshan program, 25 IRS officers visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 12.01.2023. VPA Chairman Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has extended a warm welcome to the IRS Officers and briefed them on the Port activities.

On 06.01.2023, Sri V.Muraleedharan Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, is received with honor at Port Guest House this morning by VPA Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS.

On 27.12.2022, Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS have attended as the Chief Guest for SPARSH Outreach program which was a newly introduced online portal for Defence pensioners by Government of India.

Hon’ble former Vice President of India Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu garu arrived at VPA Guest House on 19-12-2022. VPA Chairman, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao,IAS have extended warm welcome to the HVIP.

On 06.12.2022, Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman, Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS paid tributes to Bharata Ratna Dr.B R Ambedkar in connection with his 66th Death Anniversary. VPA Dy. Chairman, Chief Vigilance Officer, HODs, officers, and employees of the Port attended the event and paid homage.

On 04.12.2022, Chairman Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS with Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Navy House in connection with the visit of the Hon'ble President to Visakhapatnam for attending Navy Day 2022 organized by Easter Naval Command.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman, Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS along with HoD's & Dy. HoD's have administered pledge in VPA Board Room on the occasion of National Constitution Day 2022 on 26.11.2022.

As a part of their training program, 24 IPS Probationary officers visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 25.11.22.VPA Chairman Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has extended a warm welcome to the IPS Probationers and briefed them on the Port activities.

Under the Prime Minister Flagship Program GatiShakti Visakhapatnam Port Authority organized Inaugural event of the Two Day 'Maritime Summit 2022' at VPA on 22.11.2022 VPA Chairman Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao,IAS along with other Dignitaries have started the program by Lightning the Lamp.

Shri P.S. Lingeswara Swami, IOFS (2006) has taken charge as the new Chief Vigilance Officer of Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 31st October 2022. In this connection Chairman Visakhapatnam Port Authority Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has extended a warm welcome to the new CVO.

Former Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu arrived at Visakhapatnam Port Authority Guest House on 30-10-2022 and VPA Chairman, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has extended a warm welcome to the HVIP.

On the Directions of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under Special Campaign 2.0 Visakhapatnam Port Authority Organized 'Workshop on PPP Grievance Redressal' with Stakeholder organizations. VPA Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS along with Dy. Chairman & HOD's attended the program on 29-10-2022.

On 28-10-2022, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India arrived at Visakhapatnam Port Authority Guest House in C/w her official Visit to Visakhapatnam and VPA Chairman, Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS extended a warm welcome to the VVIP.

On 27-10-2022, Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS addressing the august gathering at the ‘Open House Trade Meet on Imports and Exports’ organized by FAPCCI (FEDERATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY) at Sagarala Auditorium, Visakhapatnam.

On 20-10-2022, Under AP Darshan Program,9 IAS officials were posted as Assistant Collectors/Under Training in Various Districts of A. P Visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority India to understand port activities. The team interacted with Chairman Shri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS, Dy. Chairman Durgesh Dubey, IRTS & HoD’s.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority is Celebrating its 89th Formation Day on 07-10-2022. It is on this day, the October 7th, 1933 that the Major Port have started its services to the Nation. On this Occasion, Chairman Visakhapatnam Port Authority India, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, I.A.S have extended greetings to all Employees.

Commemorating the 72nd Birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi ji, Visakhapatnam Port Authority has organized Health and Wellness Camp, Tree Plantation, Blood Donation Camp, and Free COVID Precautionary Dose Vaccination for the public on 17.09.22.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) India has Observed Engineers Day 2022. VPA Chairman Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS graced the event as Chief Guest on 15-09-2022. Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Andhra University attended the event as Guest of Honour. VPA Dy.Chairman,HoD's, and employees participated.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has Grandly Observed Hindi Fortnight Celebrations at Sambamurthy Auditorium on 14-09-2022. Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS attended the program as Chief Guest along with VPA Dy. Chairman Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS and Sri T.Venugopal Secretary.

Mr Joost Geiger,Head of Economic Affairs & Mr Amlan Bora, Trade Commissioner, Netherlands Embassy met Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman, Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS on 07-09-2022 and discussed on Government to Government collaboration opportunities under the ambit of shipping MoU.

On 06-09-2022, Former Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu arrived at Visakhapatnam Port Authority Guest House this morning and VPA Chairman, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has extended a warm welcome to the HVIP.

On 03-09-2022, Visakhapatnam Port Authority unions, contact workmen and Management have Participated in the Study Visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour, Textiles, and Skill Development. VPA Chairman Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS Interacted with the Committee and briefed on VPA welfare provisions.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman, Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS attended as Chief Guest for the Hindi Fortnight Celebrations (Inaugural session) Organized in VPA Board Room on 01-09-2022. Dy. Chairman, Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS and HODs participated in the inaugural program.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has grandly started the 2nd Day of Maritime Public Private Partnership Conclave on 18-08-2022.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority is Organizing Maritime Public Private Partnership Conclave on 17th and 18th Aug. 2022

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman, Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has unfurled National Flag this morning at VPA Diamond Jubilee stadium in the presence of VPA Employees, Staff and the Public. The event is organized grandly and to the utmost honour of the National Flag.

As a part of Har Ghar Tiranga program, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has distributed the Indian Nation Flag to all Employees and staff and directed all to make the event a grand success by hoisting the National flag on every house from 13th to 15th August, 2022.

On 30-07-2022, Officials from USDAO, American Embassy visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority(VPA) and discussed with VPA Management in connection with the arrival of the USS Frank Cable to Visakhapatnam from 1st August to 3rd August 2022. Dy. Chairman Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS extended a warm welcome to the officials.

Ministry of External Affairs (Economic Relations) Delegation visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 28.07.2022 regarding Sittwe Port Project, Myanmar.

As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ceremonial Parade is organized by VPA on 1-07-2022. The Chairman Shri. K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS hosted the flag and inspected the Ceremonial Parade, and later distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions organized as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Shri Santhan Thakur Ji, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways have arrived in Visakhapatnam in Connection with the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 21-06-2022

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has extended a warm welcome to Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, Shri S. Jaishankar Garu at Harbor Park Guest House on 12-06-2022 in connection with his official Visit to Visakhapatnam from 12th-14th June 2022.

Visakhapatnam has grandly Organised Trade Meet on 10-06-2022 at Sagaramala Convention Hall, VPA Chairman Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS, VPA Dy. Chairman and dignitaries from the Customs, E-Co Railway, stakeholders of VPA are participated.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has grandly observed World Environment Day on 05-06-2022, Chairman, VPA Shri. K. Rama Mohana Rao, along with Dy. Chairman, Sri. Durgesh Dubey, IRTS and Head of the Departments planted Trees and educated employees and staff on the importance of protecting our environment.

Hon’ble Shri. Justice U.U. Lalit, Executive Chairman, National Academy of Legal Studies and Research,(NALSAR) along with Hon’ble Shri. Justice Prasanth Kumar Misa, Chief Justice of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh visited on 2-06-2022 Visakhapatnam Port Authority and VPA Chairman, Shri. K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS extended ward welcome to the VVIPs.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, I.A.S have extended a grand welcome to Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Garu in connection with his visit to Visakhapatnam on 30-05-2022 and Reviewed the progress of Visakhapatnam Port Authority. VPA Chairman, Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS, Dy. Chairman, CVO and HODs participated in the meeting.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has Grandly Organized the closing event of the 43rd Major Ports Athletics Championship 21-22 on 01-05-2022. Chairman VPA, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS have attended the event as Chief Guest and gave away prizes to the Winners and Runner-ups

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has Organized the Inaugural Function of the 43rd All India Major Ports Athletics Championship 21-22 at VPA Sports Complex (Nehru Place) on 29-04-2022. VPA Chairman, Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has attended the inaugural function as Chief Guest.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has Grandly Organized the 131st Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R Ambedkar at Sambamurthy Auditorium on 26-04-22. Chairman of VPA, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has attended the program as Chief Guest. Employees and staff in large number participated in the event.

Hon’ble Vice-President of India Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu arrived to Harbour Park Guest House of VPA in connection with his official Visit to Visakhapatnam from 18.04.22 to 21.04.22. VPA Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS extended warm welcome to the HVIP at the Guest House.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority grandly Organized the 131st Birth Anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar on 14-04-2022at VPA, Chairman VPA, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS, HOD's of VPA, Employee & staff and students in large number attended the program and VPA Chairman, Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao, IAS interacted with Print and Electronic Media after offering tributes to Dr. B R Ambedkar on the occasion of 131st Birth Anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar.

On the occasion of 7 years of Sagaramala Program, Chairman Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS has organized Press Meet on 08.04.2022 and few clippings of media coverage of the program in print media.

Visakhapatnam Port Authority grandly Organized Stakeholder Meet on 07-04-2022 as a part of 7 years of Sagaramala Program, stakeholder from Steevdoor Associations, PPP Operators, Fishing Communities, Container Liners, Road & Rail, etc. attended the program

On the Occasion of #WorldHealthDay2022, VPA has organized Awareness Programs to Workers and employees on the importance of Good Health and the need for a healthy lifestyle. The program received appreciation from Workers

As a part of 7 years of the Sagarmala Program, a Port visit is organised on 06-04-2022 for schools and college students from Visakha Valley Scholl, Aditya Educational Group and Avanthi Q7. In this connection, more than 200 students participated in the Port visit program.

VPA organized Media Briefing by Chairman, Shri. K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS on GATI SHAKTI initiatives on 10-03-2022 @ Sagarmala Convention Hall, VSKP wherein dignitaries from the MOPS&W, AP Maritime Board, Customs, ECoR, Sagarmala and other stakeholders of VPA are participated.

VPT has Grandly celebrated International Women's Day on 8th March, 2022. VPT Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao IAS has attended the program as a Chief Guest and interacted with Women employees. Dy. Chairman Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS & HOD's participated

As a part of AP Dharshan, Asst. Collector under trainee of 2020 Batch visited Visakhapatnam Port Trust on 07-03-2022 morning and Chairman VPT, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS have interacted with the officers and briefed them on port operations. Dy.Chairman & HOD's participated.

Inauguration of Sagaramala AC Auditorium on 05-03-2022 by Chairman-VPT, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) VPT organised a ceremonial parade at the Port CISF complex on 05-03-2022, Saturday to mark the 53rd raising day of the CISF. VPT Dy. Chairman Shri Shri Durgesh Kumar Dubey, IRTS took the salute.

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, VPT has conducted training classes on 04-03-2022 on women empowerment by inviting faculty from prominent institutions. Lecture, discussion & workshops were organised regarding positive shift towards greater empowerment of women in all domains

A Safety Pledge is organised in VPT on 04-03-2022 with workers and employees in various Departments. VPT Management insisted upon the importance of safety at the Workplace.

Chairman VPT Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS along with Dy. Chairman and other Officers participated on 02-03-2022 in the inauguration of Multi-Beam Echo Sounder (MBES) installed in Nirmal Survey launch which will help VPT to strengthen its Hydrographic survey operations.

Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal Garu has arrived in Visakhapatnam on 23-02-2022 and Chairman VPT, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS have extended a warm welcome to the Hon’ble Minister at Visakhapatnam Airport. Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has Reviewed Visakhapatnam Port Trust followed by a Meeting with PPP Operators, Steevdoor Associations, Unions and Press / Print Media today in the meeting organized by VPT . Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Garu has inaugurated various projects in VPT on 24-02-2022 and Local MP's , MLA's, MLC's and other VVIPs attended the inauguration program

Visakhapatnam Port Trust organized 51st Inter-Departmental Sports & Games Meet for the year 2021 - 2022. Chairman VPT, Sri K Rama Mohana Rao, IAS is invited as Chief Guest for the event and gave away the prizes to the Winners of various sports events.

Visakhapatnam Port Trust has grandly organized 73rd Indian Republic Day Celebrations at VPT. Chairman-VPT, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS have unfurled the Nation flag in the presence of VPT Employees & Stakeholders and conveyed wishes to the gathering.

Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu arrived at VPT Guest House on 19-01-2021 evening and VPT Chairman, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS have extended a warm welcome to the HVIP. Secretary VPT, Sri T. Venugopal, and other officers participated

Chairman Visakhapatnam Port Trust Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS welcomed Sri Shubhash Pardhi, Hon’ble Member, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Govt. Of India at VPT on 04-12-2021 along with Dy. Chairman VPT and other HOD'S
