At the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) received the First Prize for its exceptional work in sustainability, cleanliness, and community involvement. The award was given out at a ceremony in New Delhi and was established by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, presented the award to P L Haranadh, Chairman of the Paradip Port Authority (PPA). The occasion was attended by MoPSW Secretary Vijay Kumar and State Minister Shantanu Thakur.
