Port's cargo capacity to go up

MANGALORE: Cargo handling capacity of New Mangalore Port will go up by 12.5 million metric tonnes in the next three years, chairman, New Mangalore Port Trust P Tamilvanan said here on Sunday. This would be in addition to present cargo handling capacity of 44 mmt achieved by the port, Tamilvanan said, adding that the same has achieved due to contribution of officers, workers, and cooperation from trade union leaders.
Addressing the gathering at the 64th Independence Day celebrated at New Mangalore Port Trust at Panambur near here on Sunday, Tamilvanan explained the progress achieved in various developmental activities taking place in the Port. The progress achieved by the port will go a long way in benefiting the local community for the port also works towards meeting the aspirations of the local community through its contribution, he noted.
Later, he distributed cash awards to children of NMPT employees and RCHW workers, NMPT English/Kannada medium schools and Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 1, Panambur for secured highest marks in SSLC and PUC examinations in April 2010. During the occasion, uniforms were distributed to students of NMPT English/Kannada Medium School and all students of DK ZP Higher Primary School, Panambur.