The Appointments Committee of Union Cabinet has appointed Polamraju Lakshmi Haranadh, IRTS (1994), as new Chairman of the Paradip Port Trust (PPT). The appointment has been done for a tenure up to his superannuation on August 31, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. “The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved proposal of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for appointment of Polamraju Lakshmi Haranadh, IRTS (1994) as Chairperson (JS Level), Paradip Port Trust, with pay at Level 14 in Pay Matrix for a tenure upto his superannuation on 31.08.2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” an official notification said.