The following sections under Research and Planning Division

• Shipping section
• Cargo section
• Studies section
• Planning section
• Projects section
• Library section
• IT section

Works under IT Section

• Looking after VPA Data Center activities.
• Looking after VPA UG-OFC Network & Infrastructure for smooth running of offices with in the port area.
• Looking after Cyber Security activities.
• Looking after VPA ICT infrastructure like Desktop Systems, Telephone systems EAPBX, Printers, Scanners.
• Looking after ERP applications & Integration of software's.
• Looking after e-Governance applications like e-Office, e-tenders, e-Sparrow..etc.
• Looking after other applications like EMR application, Mobile applications.
• Connecting Video Conferences within the organization to outside organizations..
• Drafting IT policies for VPA employees.
• Drafting policies for prevention of Cyber attacks.
• Providing training for all VPA employees on Cyber laws and Do's & Dont's with ICT infrastructure
• Representing VPA for various IT programs and also providing assistance for VPA management for implementing new IT activities in VPA.
• (Who-is-who in R&P Division)