Member of the Board of Paradip Port Authority

## Policy Analysis Report: Appointment of Member to Paradip Port Authority Board **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification (G.S.R. 369E) issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, regarding the appointment of a member to the Board of Paradip Port Authority. The notification, issued on May 20, 2022, appoints Ms. Yamini Sarangi, IAS, Managing Director of Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd., as a member from the Government of Odisha. This report details the objective, background, key provisions, target audience, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes based solely on the provided text. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of the notification G.S.R. 369E, issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, pertaining to the appointment of a member to the Board of Paradip Port Authority. The analysis is based solely on the text of the notification provided. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a new policy establishing a Board Member Appointment. * **Core Objective(s):** To appoint a member from the Government of Odisha to the Board of the Paradip Port Authority, as mandated by the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy:** The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, likely establishes a framework for the governance and management of major ports in India. This notification represents a specific action taken under that Act, to constitute the Board of the Paradip Port Authority. Appointing members is necessary for the effective functioning and decision-making of the Board. The Act necessitates representation from relevant stakeholders, including the Government of Odisha, hence this appointment. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **New Policy:** This policy officially appoints Ms. Yamini Sarangi, IASRR2008, Managing Director, Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd., as the Member from the Government of Odisha to the Board of the Paradip Port Authority. The appointment is governed by the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, and is contingent upon Ms. Sarangi continuing to hold her current office. The policy directly references subsection 1c i of Section 3 of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, as the legal basis for the appointment. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary stakeholders directly affected by this policy are: * **Paradip Port Authority:** The Board will be impacted by the new member's presence and participation. * **Ms. Yamini Sarangi:** As the appointed member, she is directly impacted. * **Government of Odisha:** The Government of Odisha, as a represented entity, is also a stakeholder. * **Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways:** As the issuing authority. * **Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd**: Ms. Sarangi's participation will impact the work dynamics. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is the responsible agency. The Board of the Paradip Port Authority is responsible for integrating the new member. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The appointment is effective as of May 20, 2022. The continuation of the appointment is linked to Ms. Sarangi's tenure as Managing Director of Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd. No specific procedures beyond the issuance of the notification are detailed in the provided text. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **New Policy:** The intended outcome of this policy is to ensure representation of the Government of Odisha on the Board of the Paradip Port Authority, enabling informed decision-making that considers the interests of the state government. The appointment should contribute to the effective governance and strategic direction of the Paradip Port Authority, aligning its operations with the broader objectives of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. **9. Conclusion:** The notification G.S.R. 369E, issued on May 20, 2022, formally appoints Ms. Yamini Sarangi as a member of the Board of the Paradip Port Authority, representing the Government of Odisha. This appointment is made under the authority of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, and is a crucial step in ensuring the effective governance and operation of the Paradip Port. The appointment highlights the importance of stakeholder representation in the management of major ports.

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