The event featured unveiling of the JNPA 36 Years Journey Coffee Table Book, chronicling the port’s evolution and achievements since its inception. A special screening of the JNPA Corporate Film showcased the port’s infrastructure, innovations, sustainability efforts, and its vision for the future.

The event also witnessed the signing of two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under the Vadhvan Port Skilling Program. The first MoU, signed between VPPL and Sahyadri Farms, aims to develop the skills of rural youth, farmers, and farm produce companies through targeted training. This collaboration seeks to strengthen the agri-logistics value chain and prepare local communities for emerging opportunities. 

The second MoU, signed between VPPL and Rural Enhancers Projects Pvt. Ltd., outlines their intent to participate in the development of a terminal at Vadhvan Port for handling container, bulk, and liquid cargo. It also includes plans to build supporting infrastructure for marine services, intermodal connectivity, and ensure ecosystem sustainability through digital solutions, robust IT infrastructure, and structured manpower training and skill development. These partnerships reflect JNPA’s vision of building Vadhvan Port as a modern, inclusive, and future-ready maritime gateway.

Sarbananda Sonowal said, “My heartfelt congratulations to the JNPA family on completing 36 years of dedicated service. Guided by Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Local to Global,’ JNPA has transformed from a port into a powerful engine of national development. Its rise as India’s largest container port reflects the strength of its ecosystem, driven by leadership, innovation, and strong private sector participation. With projects like Vadhvan Port set to place India among the world’s top 10 maritime hubs, JNPA stands as a role model in building a self-reliant, globally competitive maritime sector. This growth also brings greater responsibility — to lead, inspire, and raise the bar for the entire maritime industry. The time to act is now — with unity, planning, and purpose, India can become a top 5 maritime nation in the world.”

T K Ramachandran stated, “JNPA has stood out as a shining example in the port sector. Aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Amrit Kaal vision, JNPA has ticked every box — from capacity enhancement and sustainability to digitalisation and port-led industrialisation. With 100% PPP cargo handling, the upcoming Vadhvan Port, the SEZ, and international linkages like IMEEC and the digital corridor, JNPA truly represents a safe, smart, secure, and sustainable model for the future of Indian ports.”

Chairperson, JNPA, and CMD, VPPL Unmesh Sharad Wagh said, “At 36, JNPA stands not at a destination, but at a point of deeper responsibility. Our next phase will demand sharper systems thinking, faster decision cycles, and closer alignment with global trade dynamics. We are designing a port ecosystem that can anticipate, adapt, and absorb the complexity of modern logistics. This anniversary is a chance to look back briefly, but more importantly, to recalibrate for the long road ahead.”