With the increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability, Paradip Port Authority has responded to ensure that port operations are environmentally sustainable and committed to improve environmental performance through focused action on the following areas; air quality, energy conservation and climate change, waste management, noise management, and water management (both consumption and quality).

A further environmental concern is the need to reduce greenhouse gases. Sources of air pollution are a concern in Port sector because of the potential harm to both port users and the health of people living in close proximity to the port. The port has taken up various schemes under the Green Port initiative programme for better environment.

Some initiatives have also been taken up by Paradip Port Authority for improvement of environmental quality of Paradip locality, few important ones are furnished as below;

• 2 Mobile Mist Canon units are in operation for dust suppression inside the port area.
• 5 mechanical road sweeping machines are used to clean the internal roads.
• PPA has provided a 3.5 km long net barrier with a height of 12 meters around the periphery of the prohibited area to control air pollution caused by coal and iron ore dust.
• 4 wheel washing systems are installed to prevent the carryover of spilled material outside the port area.
• Fixed water sprinkling systems are installed in manual yards for dust suppression.
• Dry Fog Systems are installed in MCHP, RRS, and TT to suppress dust during material handling.
• 3 STPs have been installed for treating wastewater generated from the port township, and treated water is used for gardening and dust suppression.
• Paradip Port has a Tier-1 Oil Spill Response facility to address oil spill-related issues.
• Energy consumption has been reduced by replacing old street lights with LED lights.
• Paradip Port has planted 11.5 lakh plants in and around the Paradip area by the year 2023-24 through OFDC.
• A plantation program of 1 lakh seedlings in the Paradip locality has been executed through OFDC Ltd, with an investment of about Rs. 8.42 Crore.

Besides this, PPA has developed and maintaining various Parks, Gardens, and Nurseries in and around the township for the benefit of Port Users, Employees and Public. Avenue plantation is made alongside the main roads connecting to different colonies of the Port. Port monitors the level of Environmental pollution regularly and takes required preventive measures to retain the pollution level within the permissible limit. Paradip Port Trust is making relentless effort in its endeavour to achieve the ultimate objective of a healthy and eco-friendly environment in Paradip locality.

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