Public hearing held for greenfield captive port in Nakkapalli
District authorities in Anakapalli held a public hearing for a proposed greenfield captive port project by AMNS Ports Rajayyapeta Private Limited. The session allowed local residents and stakeholders to voice concerns and provide feedback as part of the environmental clearance process.
Why it matters
Illustrates the democratic process of environmental impact assessment for large-scale industrial infrastructure projects.
Public hearing held for greenfield captive port in Nakkapalli ANAKAPALLI: The district administration conducted an environmental public hearing on Thursday near Nakkapalli for the proposed greenfield captive port project spearheaded by M/s AMNS Ports Rajayyapeta Private Limited, said District Collector Vijaya Krishnan. The proposed greenfield facility is planned across a 2.9-kilometre coastline covering the limits of Donevani Lakshmipuram and Gunupudi villages. The consultative forum was organised as a mandatory step to secure environmental clearance (EC) for maritime and industrial infrastructure expansion in the region. Over 870 participants—including local residents, public representatives, and non-governmental organisation delegates—attended the session, with 19 individuals formally registering their feedback, concerns, and suggestions regarding the project.
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