Shipping Minister inaugurates projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust

 Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Liquid Medical Oxygen Vessel at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust Centenary Hospital in Kolkata today. The plant will equip the 104 bed Port hospital with 24×7 oxygen supply, while boosting Covid care and treatment. The Minister is on a 2-day visit to West Bengal where he will inaugurate, launch and dedicate to Nation several projects worth Rs 352 crore.

The Minister inaugurated Fog Cannon and Automatic Sweeping Machine at Netaji Subhas Dock, Kolkata as a part of Green Port initiatives. These initiatives will help in dust suppression and environmental control in port areas. He also inaugurated the Penna Cement Plant (port led industry) and Reefer Park at the Dock. The Reefer Park will augment EXIM capabilities and boost export of agri/fishing produce.

Shri Sonowal later inaugurated the Pre-gate facility and flagged-off the first vehicle carrying export container from the Pre-gate at Kidderpore Dock, Kolkata. He also planted a sapling to mark the occasion. He also inspected the Kidderpore Dock and took stock of various facilities and works.