1.
V.O. Chidambaranar
Port
Prelims:
Geography, Economy
Mains:
GS Paper II – Governance, GS Paper III – Indian Economy,
Infrastructure, Environment
Current
relevance:
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority is emerging as a model Green Port through decarbonisation, renewable energy
adoption, green hydrogen, and AI-driven port management.
Highlights:
1.
Background:
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (formerly Tuticorin
Port) is one of India's Major Port, located at Thoothukudi Tamil
Nadu, on the Gulf of Mannar along the southeastern coast of India.
2.
Green
Initiatives:
(i)
45% reduction in net carbon emissions.
(ii)
Renewable energy
offsets 94% of energy consumption.
(iii) Nearly 50% reduction in carbon intensity per tonne of
cargo.
(iv) Recognised as a Scope-2 Emission Free Port.
(v) India's first Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at a
Major Port.
3.
More in news:
(i)
Kendriya Vidyalaya established at VOC Port. -
Expands Access to Quality Education.
(ii)
Also launched the PortGPT mobile application,
making VOC Port the first major port in India to extend an enterprise-grade generative artificial intelligence
platform through a dedicated mobile application.
Source: PIB - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2277098®=3&lang=1