V.O. Chidambaranar Port’s Digital Twin: India’s first major port to adopt real-time maritime management

Direct fact

In February 2026, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority launched India’s first Digital Twin platform for a major port, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated it on 23 February 2026.

Key specifics

• It is the first major port in India to adopt a Digital Twin platform.
• The platform was inaugurated on 23 February 2026 by Sarbananda Sonowal.
• It uses IoT sensors, GPS tracking, LiDAR mapping, drone imaging and CCTV networks.
• The system gives live data on berth occupancy, vessel movements, crane utilisation and yard capacity.
• V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority is the implementing body for this maritime technology project.

Exam lens

TNPSC Science & Technology question type: match-the-following and one-liner facts, V.O. Chidambaranar Port, 23 February 2026, Digital Twin, IoT, LiDAR, GPS, first major port in India.