On his maiden visit to Paradip Port Authority, Mr. T.K. Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, MoPSW inaugurated several foundation stones for different projects. He first laid foundation stone of the proposed Marine Museum at Paradip. 

Then he inaugurated the proposed Trauma and Burn Care (TBC) Centre in the newly constructed Annex building of Paradip Port Hospital. 

TBC Centre has been constructed at a cost of Rs.2.90 Crores and shall be a dedicated centre to provide curative and rehabilitative service for trauma and burn victims in and around Paradip.

Thereafter, he laid foundation stone of Water Treatment Plant of PPA which is being constructed at a cost of Rs.10.50 Crores. 

The plant will receive raw water through Taldanda Canal and this Water Treatment Plant will enhance the water infrastructure of Paradip Port and will supply quality drinking water to the citizens of Port Township. 

The plant will have the capacity to filter 16 Million litres of water per day. The project is expected to be completed by December, 2024.