Paradip Port Bags Top Swachhata Pakhwada Award 2025 for Cleanliness Excellence

Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Odisha, won First Prize at Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 from Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, received by Chairman P.L. Haranadh from Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in New Delhi on Feb 3. PPA excelled in Jan Bhagidari (public drives, rallies), Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (40,000 saplings at Paradip Beach for PM Modi's birthday), and Safai Mitra Suraksha (worker welfare). The award recognizes PPA's Swachh Bharat commitment to sustainability and community participation.