Mormugao Port Faces Workforce Challenges Amid Operational Demands
Mormugao Port Authority in India is experiencing significant workforce challenges, with its employee numbers nearly halved since 2021. As of March, the port had 679 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 1,512 posts, operating at just 55% capacity. Despite these staffing constraints, the port managed to handle 19.3 million tonnes of traffic in the current financial year. The port's sanctioned strength has been systematically reduced, with a notable drop between April 2024 and April 2025, coinciding with increased reliance on public-private partnerships for operations. The largest department, engineering (mechanical), has 215 staff, while the vigilance department has only one employee. 
