Tuticorin - : The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port), inin Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, successfully hosted a high-level pre-event to the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, titled “AI in Ports and Maritime Operations: Practice, Policy and Future”. In his virtual opening remarks, Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, underscored the strategic importance of AI in improving efficiency, safety, and global competitiveness across Indian ports. He noted that the maritime sector plays a critical role in India’s growth trajectory, a priority consistently emphasised by Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports . . .