Which of the following ports has recently bagged "The Sagar Shreshtha Samman Awards" for the best Absolute Performance Award for the year 2022-23 for handling the highest cargo by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways ?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, Gujarat

1. The award was given by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to recognize outstanding performance in cargo handling.

2. Deendayal Port Authority is one of the busiest and most important ports in India.

3. It plays a key role in facilitating imports and exports, particularly in the western region.

4. The port has modern infrastructure and handles a wide variety of cargo types.

5. This recognition highlights the port's efficiency and growth in handling cargo traffic.

6. The award encourages the continuous development of port facilities and services.

•  Vishakhapatnam Port Authority, Andhra Pradesh – Vishakhapatnam is a significant port but did not win the Absolute Performance Award for 2022-23.

•  Paradip Port Authority, Odisha – Paradip is a major port in Odisha, involved in handling various types of cargo, but it did not win this award.

•  Kochin Port Authority, Kerala – Kochin is an important port in Kerala, but it was not recognized for the best cargo handling in 2022-23.