Paradip Port Authority marks 65th Port Foundation Day
On 3 January 2026 in Paradip, Odisha, the Paradip Port Authority marked its 65th Port Foundation Day with the 21st Paradip Marathon; Chairman P. L. Haranadh said it is now India's largest major port by rated capacity.
Summary
On 3 January 2026 in Paradip, Odisha, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) observed its 65th Port Foundation Day with the 21st Paradip Marathon, a 14 km run with 336 participants flagged off by PPA Chairman P. L. Haranadh. Haranadh recalled that the port's foundation stone was laid on 3 January 1962 and that it has grown from a small jetty into a leading major port. The Chairman said Paradip is currently the largest major port in India by rated capacity, has the best berth productivity among major ports and is the most cost-efficient.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 65th Port Foundation Day, 3 January 2026
- Foundation stone
- 3 January 1962
- Event
- 21st Paradip Marathon — 14 km, 336 runners
- Chairman
- P. L. Haranadh
- Standing
- Largest major port by rated capacity; best berth productivity; most cost-efficient
Practice MCQs 2 questions
As stated on its 65th Foundation Day in January 2026, Paradip Port is India's largest major port in terms of:
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Correct answer: A — Rated capacity
PIB (MoPSW): the PPA Chairman said Paradip is currently the largest major port in terms of rated capacity.
In which year was the foundation stone of Paradip Port laid, the anniversary marked on 3 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 1962
PIB (MoPSW): Paradip Port Authority's foundation stone was laid on 3 January 1962.