CITU opposes privatisation of Ramayapatnam Port

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has strongly criticised the Andhra Pradesh government for inviting bids from private players to expand Ramayapatnam Port in Prakasam district under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) model. The deep sea, greenfield port is being constructed by the state government at an estimated cost of ₹4,929.39 crore.

The CITU leaders along with like-minded organisations have conducted a round-table meeting in Ongole on Tuesday. They have prepared an action plan against the proposed privatisation of Ramayapatnam port. As the state government has called for tenders by October 5, 2026, they have passed a resolution to stage a protest at Collectorate in Ongole on September 30, 2026.