India's maritime sector just made a quietly significant leap forward. V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) in Thoothukudi has inaugurated a dedicated AR/VR training laboratory, bringing immersive simulation technology to one of the country's major port workforces. The facility was inaugurated by Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, with VOCPA Chairperson Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit and Deputy Chairperson Shri Rajesh Soundarara