A.P. approves ₹1,638.52 crore for phase-II expansion of three greenfield ports
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved over ₹1,600 crore for land acquisition to expand three greenfield ports in the state. This initiative aims to boost maritime infrastructure, cargo capacity, and industrial growth along the coastline.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has approved administrative sanctions for ₹1,638.52 crore for land acquisition to facilitate the second phase of expansion of the Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta and Machilipatnam greenfield ports.
Announcing the decision on Tuesday, Minister for Investments and Infrastructure B.C. Janardhan Reddy said that the approvals were granted to accelerate port-led development and strengthen the State’s coastal infrastructure. A total of 6,248.54 acres will be acquired for the three projects.
The government has sanctioned ₹851 crore for acquiring 2,924.45 acres for the expansion of Ramayapatnam Port in Nellore district, ₹440.52 crore for 1,903.39 acres for Mulapeta Port in Srikakulam district, and ₹347 crore for acquiring 1,420.70 acres for the second phase of Machilipatnam Port in Krishna district.
The allocation for Mulapeta also includes rehabilitation and resettlement measures for the affected families, the Minister said.
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