Susanta Kumar Purohit assumed charge as Chairperson of Paradip Port Authority on September 1, 2026. The leadership change comes during a period of significant infrastructure development and capacity enhancement at one of Odisha’s most important maritime gateways.
Soon after assuming charge, Purohit began engaging with senior Odisha government officials. On September 3, the Port Authority reported that the new Chairperson made courtesy calls on senior state officials with the aim of strengthening coordination on important maritime initiatives.
His appointment coincides with several major developments at Paradip Port. On August 21, projects worth ₹427.80 crore were inaugurated at the port, while the port also highlighted an 18.5-metre deep-draft capability. In early September, it subsequently achieved another milestone by handling a 16.5-metre-draft Capesize vessel at Western Dock-1.
The new leadership will therefore oversee Paradip Port during an important phase of modernization and maritime expansion. Continued coordination between the Port Authority, Odisha government and other stakeholders will be important as new infrastructure and logistics initiatives progress.