Visakhapatnam, Aug. 8 -- Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has achieved first place at the national level in the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2024, bringing national recognition to the city of Visakhapatnam.

In the competition organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA) secured the second place, and the Indian Maritime University (IMU) came third.

The Ministry has specially commended Visakhapatnam Port for its outstanding efforts in cleanliness and sanitation initiatives, Port Secretary T Venugopal said in a press release.

As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry, the Port undertook several impactful initiatives under the themes of "Swachhta Ki Bhagidari" (Participa...