Sonowal launches five initiatives at VOC Port to advance green, digital and educational goals

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has launched five new initiatives at the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority to promote green energy, digital transformation, and maritime education. Key highlights include a new AI-powered mobile app and a partnership for maritime logistics research.
Why it matters
These initiatives represent a strategic push toward modernizing India's maritime infrastructure through sustainable technology and academic collaboration.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) launched a series of initiatives of the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), aimed at promoting sustainable, technology-driven and educational development at the port.
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