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ost cutting in business is an intelligent option but imposters don’t believe in it, so they started thinking out of the box. The ease to do business and relaxation in storage and easing of license norms turned out to be a blessing in disguise for such swindlers. Petroleum import attracts heavy excise duty but other chemicals attract GST which carries ITC advantage. This misdeclaration activities and huge profit margin inculcated wrong doers. They anyhow succeeded in managing the laboratory which issues the certification of imported material, obviously for a cost. The petrol pump owners played the role of spoiler as their reduction in sales by almost 50% not congruent to demand, compelled them to approach the government. Suddenly some benevolent officers began to know the tricks of this illicit trade. GST Gandhidham sleuths have busted a racket in smuggling imported diesel as Base Oil under pretext of lubricant manufacturing by some city based companies. The Intelligence officials during searches found a mismatch and no evidence of final product manufacturing or sale to actual users. The sale proceeds by Logistic companies had no choice but to admit the use of misdeclared chemical actually diesel into their commercial vehicles. In the wake of saving their souls and prestige, the imposters have quietly started to deposit the due taxes. A source confirmed that the tax recovery from the city alone shall be around Rs 400/500 crores. Diesel is a restricted commodity for import as per the Foreign Trade Policy and can be imported only by Oil Marketing Companies. To evade the restriction, operators have been importing diesel under the guise of base oil, paraffin and different chemical names. As various agencies have spread their tentacles, the swindlers are running from pillar to post but the saviors seem to be not reachable, says an Investigation Officer. As per some conservative estimated figures by retailers, the total scam of such imported oil can be worth Rs 40000 crores or more which is an eye opener. As the survey, investigation and recovery is going on unabated, ML intends to keep it’s readers updated with inside stories to the best of our abilities. Keep reading......

Girish Joshi Editor-In-Chief

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overall deviation by around Rs 1,500 crore under the baseline scenario, experts believe. States, which have the highest share of tax revenues at present, will be the biggest losers, if the system shifts to GST. Quickly adding that such a move will help consumers pay up to Rs 30 less. Interestingly, the simulation exercise suggests that when crude oil price declines by US $10 per barrel, Centre and states could save close to Rs 18,000 crore, if they keep the petrol prices at baseline prices without passing the benefit to consumers, which is higher than the savings of Rs 9,000 crore when the crude prices go up by a same measure. The corpus created can be used as a buffer amount against international price fluctuations to stabilize the outlet price so as to allow the business to decide the sale price of their

products due to consistency in fuel prices. Taxes/duties almost double and Centre’s income from petroleum sector in 2 years Central government:2014-15 = 1.3 lakh.crores to 2.7 lakh crores = 117% State governments:2016-17 = 1.6 lakh crores to 1.9 lakh crores = 18% (Sources: HPCL PPAC) Under the introduction of ‘Ease To Business many norms were relaxed and 2019 reforms allowed private players to setup retail outlets, the minimum criteria of investment removed and smooth sailing of Oil business was anticipated. The wrong business does not need due

diligence it only needs public relations. Oil Caporegime swung into action as the loop holes in Customs Act., triggered the mind of imposters, inadvertently the states turned a blind eye towards this filthy game which encouraged the importers to bring in diesel under different chemical names, declaring them as raw material for manufacturing of Lubricants. Which allowed them to clear the material under GST classification, says a local investigating officer. Gandhidham GST intelligence wing on the bases of Motor vehicle Act rule initiated a survey because as per the MV Act clause:B. It is stated in sub clause (2) of clause (3) of Order that no person shall either use or help in any manner the use of Solvents, Raffinates, Slops or their equivalent or other product

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except Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel, in any automobile. They started collecting the importers’ supply bills to Transporter and Logistic companies. After sufficient evidence they called upon the buyers to explain their further usage of the Base oil and paraffin in bulk quantities as they were neither manufacturers of Lubricants or other derivatives. The investigation revealed that the base oil was being used in their trucks instead of diesel as the use of such bulk quantities into further manufacturing processes cannot be established. On inquiring further into the matter, users were left with no option but to confess the use of base oil as vehicular fuel. Apparently on the proof of tax evasion The transporters readily agreed to pay the misappropriated tax amount. Which according to sources amounts to something like Rs 500 crores. This assumed recovery is only of one district and if the raids are conducted nationwide this amount will be mind blowing says an investigating officer. A member of the Pump Owners Association said that diesel consumption was around 100 trillion litres which gradually reduced to 77 trillion litres. Initially it was believed to be on account of Pandemic but when the market started to recuperate but the diesel sale figures were not reciprocal.

The pump owners association started raising an alarm about a cheaper fuel alternative available in the market, The base oil had already taken the toll of their business. Repeated representation by dealers association baffled the local government as those into the fray were also politically influential. As a damage control exercise by the state government Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department issued a notice to all those concerned to curb unauthorized Sale of Spurious Petroleum Products. Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar Date: 31/8/2021” 1. Lubricating Oils and Greases (Processing. Supply and Distribution Regulation) Order, 1987 2. The solvent, Raffinates and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of Use in Automobiles) Order, 2000 3. Naphtha (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of use in Automobile) Order, 2000 4. Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of supply, Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005. 5. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, Notification No.P13039(18)1/ 2018-C&P-26825, dated the 30th April 2019

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6. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, G.S.R. Notification No.395 (E) dated the 30th May 2019 7. Circular of this Department No. ECA/102016/603254/B dated 27 July 2021. Preamble:- It has recently been observed that the unscrupulous elements like private firms, factories, entities are mushrooming in the market and are involved in illegal marketing of spurious products like various kinds of Solvents, Base oils, Lubricating Oils etc. in the name of Biodiesel, which not only affect the revenue income of State but also leading to the environment pollution and creating safety hazard to public at large. Vide various letters dated 23 September 2020, 29 September 2020, 30 December 2020, 16th January 2021 & Circular dated 28 July 2021, this Department has communicated necessary directions to field officials regarding it. Further continuous necessary actions are still being carried out currently by the State machineries. The state Government has been putting in a series of efforts towards curbing this illegal activities yet the menace still persists. In spite of such efforts, it is felt that some lacuna still exist with the result the unscrupulous

elements still manage to carry on with activities related to supply/sale of such products, therefore following instructions are being circulated for the public interest at large. with the result the unscrupulous elements still manage to carry on with activities related to supply sale of such products, therefore following instructions are being circulated for the public interest at large. Circular : 1. All concerns shall abide by these instructions 2. The Director, Food & Civil Supplies/ District Collectors are requested to further strengthening their inspection machinery/ system so as to ensure the check/inspection to be carried out and stringent actions to be taken against errant persons/entities/organization/ companies etc. 3. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India has issued following Control Orders under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 by delegating the power of search, seizure ote. The same are circulated from time to time to your offices. The compilation of some of important relevant provisions are reproduced below for ready reference. For detail guidance, you are requested to refer the same.” Though every department seemed to be serious to curb this illicit business but passing the buck over, as to who will bell the cat?’. An deliberately created ambiguous situation amongst various agencies, the Gujarat Government banned sale of Bio diesel and it’s outlets but with adjoining state Rajasthan continuing the biodiesel sale unabated, the Gujarat Government curbs proved a misnomer. “When the going gets tough the tough gets going” On agencies enhancing the vigil at ports, the tough got going to other ports where the Customs Laboratory was manageable to get the product can get certified as per desired parameters. Any flashpoint certified above the established petroleum product flashpoint can be conveniently cleared as base oil. The profitability and easy to manipulate

custom declaration inculcated fly by night operators and the material started landing at many major and non major private ports. As per rule books: Only the state-owned oil companies can import petroleum products (channelized item) into the country and because they are kept out of GST preview, 31% to 34% excise duty is levied. Now as per Customs ITC (HS) 27.10.19.71 Import classification is “Base Oils and Lubricants” which comes under

GST and attracts 18% GST excluding excise duty, which is further sold and importers avail ITC (Input Tax Credit). This is where the real game starts. • On importing diesel worth Rs 100, the central government gets an excise duty of

Rs 35 per liter. • while Diesel imported as Hydrocarbon, Paraffin or Base oil and brought under GST, which costs only Rs 50 and attracts 18% GST that is Rs 11 which under ITC is reclaimed. • Diesel worth Rs 100 now costs Rs 50. While the pumps/ Retail outlets sell one liter of diesel and get only Rs.3.50 per litre where as the imposters are making a profit of Rs.45 per litre. The government has opened the locks of luck of these oil mafia by giving relaxation storage restrictions and exemptions under fire and safety rules. Escape under jurisdictional ambiguity:° Customs: refers only to the classification of goods and the import tax levied thereon. ° DRI: Once the import duty is paid on the goods, they also do not interfere as there is no loss of foreign exchange in that goods or a case of money laundering. ° If there is no complaint in this matter, then even the police does not intervene. Now there are two departments which can do something to stop this: 1 RTO: Any vehicle which uses any type of oil other than certified petrol or diesel in vehicles plying on the road is an punishable offence. 2 Department Of Environment: Use of any fuel other than certified oil in vehicles causes great damage to the environment and the vehicle itself. The PUC (pollution under control) certificate issued by any one and anywhere is a mockery. 3 GST Department: on which has the ability to investigate, prevent and recover. the undue advantage and benifit availed by the tax payer. Recently, Gandhidham GST intelligence wing of Kutch has not only exposed this tax evasion of 400 to 500 crores but as they go ahead with calling upon the wrong doers, they have started tax recovery on an average 1 to 3 crore rupees per day. Looking at the tax collection campaign by GST Gandhidham, CBITC Chairman Shri Vivek Johri, on February, 14th. wrote a letter to all his subordinates, following the action and recovery initiated by GST Gandhidham, to find such irregularities in their respective areas and initiate necessary action.

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UAE

INDIA- UAE CEPA

nion Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal has termed the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, signed Friday as a landmark pact, that will open up new markets for Indian goods and services. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the day after the signing of the agreement, Shri Piyush Goyal said “India -UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will be extremely beneficial for MSMEs, Start-ups, farmers, traders and all sections of businesses.” Speaking about the sectoral gains, he said the labour intensive industries like Textiles, Gems and Jewellery, Leather goods and footwear and food processing industry would be prominent among those to benefit the most.Shri Goyal asserted that the CEPA is a balanced, fair, comprehensive & equitable partnership agreement, which will give enhanced market access for India in both goods and services. “It will create jobs for our youth, open new markets for our startups, make our businesses more competitive & boost our economy” he added. The Minister informed that sector-wise consultations have shown that the pact will create a minimum of 10 lakh jobs for Indian citizens.Shri Goyal further informed that the CEPA which was finalized and singed in a record time of just 88 days, would come into force in less than 90 days, by early May. He told the media that “around 90% of products exported from India to UAE will attract zero duty with implementation of the Agreement. 80% lines of trade will attract zero duty, remaining 20% does not affect our exports much, so this is a win-win agreement.”For the first time in a Trade agreement, the CEPA provides for automatic registration and marketing authorisation of Indian generic medicines in 90 days, once they are approved in any of the developed countries.

This will give big market access to Indian medicines.Indian jewellery exporters will get duty-free access to the UAE, which currently imposes a 5% customs duty on such products. This will substantially raise its jewellery exports, since Indian designed jewelleries enjoy a great market reputation. The Gems and Jewellery sector expects to increase its exports to US$ 10 billion by 2023. The CEPA will not only improve competitiveness of Indian products, but also provide strategic advantages to India. “Since UAE functions as a trading hub, the Agreement will help provide us market entry points to Africa, Middle East and Europe” the Minister added. Shri Piyush Goyal noted that with the conclusion of the CEPA, India and UAE aim to increase bilateral goods trade over the next five years to $100 billion. “However, I believe that the potential for trade between the two nations is

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even bigger, we will surpass the target we have set for ourselves”, he said. UAE is India’s third largest bilateral trading partner.Agreement with GCC in 2022 itselfShri Piyush Goyal also informed that the Government looks forward to conclude a similar economic partnership agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries during this year itself. He said the Secretary-General of the GCC has expressed the desire to fast track the negotiations and added “we are also confident in our negotiating ability, we have conducted negotiations in a rapid manner with UAE, and we are believe that a similar agreement on trade would be concluded with the GCC in this year itself,”GCC is a union of six countries in the Gulf region, namely, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain with a combined nominal GDP of US$ 1.6 trillion

GATISHAKTI

PM GATISHAKTI NATIONAL MASTER PLAN

M GatiShakti is a transformative approach for economic growth and sustainable development. The approach is driven by seven engines, namely, Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways, and Logistics Infrastructure. While presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament today the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said all seven engines will pull forward the economy in unison. These engines are supported by the complementary roles of Energy Transmission, IT Communication, Bulk Water & Sewerage, and Social Infrastructure. She said finally, the approach is powered by Clean Energy and Sabka Prayas – the efforts of the Central Government, the state governments, and the private sector together – leading to huge job and entrepreneurial opportunities for all, especially the youth. PM GatiShakti National Master Plan: Finance Minister said the scope of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan will encompass the seven engines for economic transformation, seamless multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency. It will also include the infrastructure developed by the state governments as per the GatiShakti Master Plan. The focus will be on planning, financing including through innovative ways, use of technology, and speedier implementation. Smt Sitharaman said the projects pertaining to these 7 engines in the National Infrastructure Pipeline will be aligned with PM GatiShakti framework. The touchstone of the Master Plan will be world-class modern infrastructure and logistics synergy among different modes of movement – both of people

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and goods – and location of projects. She said this will help raise productivity, and accelerate economic growth and development. Road Transport: Finance Minister said PM GatiShakti Master Plan for Expressways will be formulated in 2022-23 to facilitate faster movement of people and goods. The National Highways network will be expanded by 25,000 km in 2022-23. She said Rs.20,000 crore will be mobilized through innovative ways of financing to complement the public resources. Seamless Multimodal Movement of Goods and People: Smt Sitharaman said the data exchange among all mode operators will be brought on Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), designed for Application Programming Interface (API). This will provide for efficient movement of goods through different modes, reducing logistics cost and time, assisting just-in-time inventory management, and in eliminating tedious documentation. Most importantly, this will provide real time information to all stakeholders, and improve international competitiveness. She said open-source mobility stack, for organizing seamless travel of passengers will also be facilitated. Multimodal Logistics Parks: Contracts for implementation of Multimodal Logistics Parks at four locations through PPP mode will be awarded in 2022-23. 12

Railways: Finance Minister said Railways will develop new products and efficient logistics services for small farmers and Small and Medium Enterprises, besides taking the lead in integration of Postal and Railways networks to provide seamless solutions for movement of parcels. She said ‘One Station-One Product’ concept will be popularized to help local businesses & supply chains. As a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat, 2,000 km of network will be brought under Kavach, the indigenous worldclass technology for safety and capacity augmentation in 2022-23.Smt Sitharaman said four hundred new-generation Vande Bharat Trains with better energy efficiency and passenger riding experience will be developed and manufactured during the next three years. She said one hundred PM GatiShakti Cargo Terminals for multimodal logistics facilities will be developed during the next three years. Mass Urban Transport including Connectivity to Railways: Finance Minister said innovative ways of financing and faster implementation will be encouraged for building metro systems of appropriate type at scale. Multimodal connectivity between mass urban transport and railway stations will be facilitated on priority. She said design of metro systems, including civil structures, will be re-oriented and standardized for Indian conditions and

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needs. Parvatmala: National Ropeways Development Programme: Smt Sitharaman said as a preferred ecologically sustainable alternative to conventional roads in difficult hilly areas, National Ropeways Development Programme will be taken up on PPP mode. She said the aim is to improve connectivity and convenience for commuters, besides promoting tourism. This may also cover congested urban areas, where conventional mass transit system is not feasible. She said contracts for 8 ropeway projects for a length of 60 km will be awarded in 2022-23. Capacity Building for Infrastructure Projects: Finance Minister said with technical support from the Capacity Building Commission, central ministries, state governments, and their infra-agencies will have their skills upgraded. This will ramp up capacity in planning, design, financing (including innovative ways), and implementation management of the PM GatiShakti infrastructure projects. For 2022-23, Finance Minister proposed allocation of Rs. 1 lakh crore to assist the states in catalysing overall investments in the economy. These fifty-year interest free loans are over and above the normal borrowings allowed to the states. This allocation will be used for PM GatiShakti related and other productive capital investment of the states. It will also include components for: • Supplemental funding for priority segments of PM Gram Sadak Yojana, including support for the states’ share, • Digitisation of the economy, including digital payments and completion of OFC network, and • Reforms related to building byelaws, town planning schemes, transit-oriented development, and transferable development rights.

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ZERO CARBON CARGO REGIONAL AIRPORT SOON BECOME REALITY

ML Bureau, Mumbai

ndia’s first Zero Carbon Rural Cargo Airport may soon be a reality in the state of Bihar Under the Private Public Participation (PPP) Model to cover North-East Region states. Two private companies have shown interest in developing such zero carbon regional cargo airports in the state of Bihar. An Initial report says that One private company in consortium with a leading airlines company has proposed to develop a regional Airport in Raxual, Bihar (as India’s first cargo airport) and Muzaffarpur airport as MRO, Airport System manufacturing cluster and flying academy. The Centre government announced Krishi UDAN Scheme 2.0 by expand-

ing existing provisions and focused mostly on transporting perishable food goods from mountainous areas, North-Eastern states, and tribal territories. In simple words, Under this scheme, the central government provides an air transport system to take the farmers’ crops and other agricultural products from one place to another by the help of the Civil Aviation Ministry. Airports Authority of India (AAI) will provide full waiver of landing, parking, Terminal Navigation Landing Charges (TNLC), and Route Navigation Facility Charges (RNFC) for Indian freighters and P2C (Passenger-to-Cargo) aircrafts for 25 airports focusing on Northeastern and hilly region, and 28 airports in other regions/areas to incentivize movement of agri-produce by air transportation.

The Krishi Udan Scheme will cover 29 states and a convergence scheme where eight Ministries/Departments use their existing plans to improve the logistics for transporting agricultural products. The major goal is to expand the share of air transportation in the modal mix for agri-produce transportation, which includes horticulture, fishery, livestock, and processed products. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is working efficiently to develop an ecosystem for the growth of airlines, airlines cargos, MRO, and general aviation and in boosting the country’s economy. MoCA is also pursuing limitations of CO2 emissions in coordination with ICAO under the principles of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Agreement.

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GREEN HYDROGEN

INDIA TO BECOME A REGIONAL HUB FOR HYDROGEN EXPORT IN ASIA

Dhimant Bhatt Mumbai, ML

ndia can be a potential hub for production and export of green hydrogen (low-carbon hydrogen) with appropriate policy support and private sector involvement. The Ministry of Power (MoP) has recently notified Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy under the National Hydrogen Mission with the target of production of 5 million tons of Green hydrogen by 2030 and the related development of renewable energy capacity. Hydrogen and Ammonia are envisaged to be the future fuels to replace fossil fuels and production of these fuels by using power from renewable energy, termed as green hydrogen and green ammonia, is one of the major requirements towards environmentally sustainable energy security of the nation. India is ranked 20th out of more than 70 countries, in terms of the number of hydrogen production projects commissioned since the year 2000, according to the latest database released by the Paris-headquartered International Energy Agency (IEA) in October 2021. “The time has come to explore green hydrogen as an alternative fuel to accelerate our transition towards a net zero carbon emission target. India can collaborate with Canada, Australia and European Union for conducting joint research and investment in green hydrogen plants, storage and transportation infrastructure, to become a regional hub for export in South Asia, ” said Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman of World Trade Center, Mumbai. According to a projection by IEA, world trade in hydrogen can grow to anywhere between US $100 billion to US $300 billion by 2050 under various demand-supply 14

scenarios. With appropriate production and transportation infrastructure, India can produce hydrogen at scale and meet the demand for this fuel in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, and other neighbors in the Asian and African continent. The database of IEA covers 990 projects that produce hydrogen with minimal emission of carbon dioxide or that uses hydrogen as an energy carrier or industrial fuel. Projects in the planning or construction stage are also included. Out of these 990 projects, India holds 20th rank in terms of number of projects (10 projects), but it ranks 43rd in terms of annual capacity of these projects. These 10 Indian projects have a cumulative annual production capacity of a mere 5.2 kt H2/y out of the world capacity of 66,047 kt H2/y. The annexure to this article provides the list of

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top 29 countries that are implementing hydrogen fuel projects, along with their production capacity (based on the IEA database). The country has the potential to produce six million tons of oil equivalent (mtoe) of low carbon hydrogen, biogas and biomethane by 2030 from nil currently. According to industry experts, it is economical to export hydrogen in the form of gas through pipelines to nearby countries if the distance is less than 1,500 km. In recent years, several Indian companies have demonstrated use of hydrogen as an automotive fuel, some of which are: Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOC) hydrogen enriched CNG (H-CNG) buses in Delhi, Tata Motors’ Fuel Cell buses, Mahindra & Mahindra’s hydrogen fueled 3-wheelers, among others.

DPT

PROMOTION OF BLUE ECONOMY IN LOGISTICS, INFRASTRUCTURE & SHIPPING - INITIATIVES FOR NEXT 25 YEARS ‘AMRIT KAAL’

n order to promote Blue Economy, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has envisaged various Green Port Initiatives. This action plan for transformational change in Logistics, Infrastructure & Shipping (including Transshipment) will help in meeting the targets set for Green Ports. In this regard, Working Group on ‘Addressing United Nations – Sustainable Development (UN-SDG) Goals in key environment, safety and health areas for Indian Ports and Maritime bodies’ was constituted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways under the chairmanship of Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairman, Deendayal Port Trust. The Working Group formulated an actionable plan to introduce best practices and addressing pollution and promotion of Green Shipping. The initiatives being explored under the Blue Economy Action Plan are envisioned to be implemented in next 25 years i.e. *India Vision @ 2047*, which is aligned with Government of India ‘Amrit Kaal’ goals.

Various projects and initiatives undertaken by Deendayal Port Trust for developing Green Port Infrastructure are enumerated hereunder : RENEWABLE ENERGYAND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DPT is already generating 20 MW of Wind energy and selling close to 10 MW. It has become and additional revenue source- 15.26 Crore till Nov’21 • Four nos. of Mobile Harbour crane of Capacity 100 T and 120 T (2 nos. each) which runs on diesel at present which will be switched over to electric supply. • CISCO IOT pilot project on Energy Management and Monitoring. • 1500 LED being installed in port- Plan for smart lighting in future POLLUTION MITIGATION AND MECHANIZATION • LOA for SITC of sprinkling system for coal dust suppression system in 34H coal yard was awarded on 06.01.2022. • Work Order for the work of Truck mounted

Mist Canons & Road/Jetty sweeping was awarded on dated 21.12.2021. The Truck mounted Mist Canons & Road/Jetty sweeping machines under operation in Port area. • Screen-wall is being installed in the storage area to prevent coal dust • Mechanization planned for Berth no :14, Tender already ongoing. Storage area redevelopment ongoing. • Plan to mechanize coal handling through conveyer for Coal berths. RECYCLING • Sewage Treatment Plant: 1.00 MLD EOI invited for Township (0.6 MLD existing in Gandhidham and 1.5 MLD in Kandla). • Rainwater harvesting for future projects in the township. • Paperless operations- E-office, EBS, RFID etc- Ongoing. GREEN COVER • DPT has implemented Green Belt initiative by increasing the Green Cover at the port and aims to have 33% greenbelt cove

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NEW IN BRIEF

AUXILIARY BARGE ‘URJA PRAVAHA’ JOINS INDIAN COAST GUARD FLEET

Indian Coast Guard Auxiliary Barge ‘Urja Pravaha’ launched on 04 Feb 2022 by Smt Kavita Harbola, Regional President Tatrakshika (North West) at Shoft Shipyard, Bharuch in the presence of Inspector General Anil Kumar Harbola, TM, Commander, Coast Guard Region (North West) and Mr. Sahay Raj, Managing Director, M/s Shoft Shipyard, which has designed and built this Barge. Aux Barge ‘Urja Pravaha’ is 36.96 mtr long with draft of 1.85 mtrs is designed to cargo ship fuel, aviation fuel and fresh water with a capacity of 60 ton, 10 ton and 40 ton respectively. The barge will enhance the Coast Guard operations by extending logistics support to Indian Coast Guard ships deployed in sea at far flung areas for various CG charters of duties.

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DPT

His Excellency, the Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat visited Deendayal Port, Kandla on 13-02-2022. Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairman-DPT, welcomed him & briefed about the working of Port, Waterfront & Infrastructure Facilities in presence of Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Dy. Chairman, HoDs and other Senior Officials of the Port. The Hon’ble Governor expressed his happiness having visited this thriving and vibrant Port at Kandla and was impressed with its functioning.

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