A mega joint programme “Aama Paradip” started here on Tuesday by the Paradip Port Trust (PPT) and the Paradip Municipality for cleanliness, greeneries and a healthy environment in and around the port town.
A video presentation was held to explain the reasons behind the project at a function at the Jayadev Sadan which was inaugurated by PPT Chairman Rinkesh Roy, Paradip Municipality Chairman Basanta Kumar Biswal and ADM Dr Ramakrushna Sahu.
Among others, PPT FACAO Surendra Kumar Sahoo, Paradip Municipality Executive Officer Dillip Kumar Mohanty, Odisha Stevedores CMD Mahimananda Mishra and Paradip Port Stevedores’ Association secretary Antaryami Pattanaik were also present.
Massive tree plantations, keeping the rivers and creeks clean, removal of garbage on a priority basis would be important activities under this programme. There are also proposals of constructing tourists sheds, keeping the sea beaches pollution-free to attract more tourists to Paradip.