The
Andhra Pradesh state government has requested the Ministry of Ports, Shipping
& Waterways for restructuring of Bhavanapadu Port (Mulapeta), Ramayapatnam
Port, and Machilipatnam Port projects, exploring the possibility of funding
them under special assistance to states for capital investment under PM
GatiShakti.
In addition, the state
government along with the Visakhapatnam Port Authority have submitted 29
development proposals to the Ministry of Shipping, which include coastal berth,
fish landing centers valued at 3300 cr, under the Sagarmala scheme. About 13
projects in Andhra Pradesh valued at Rs.2500 Cr are receiving financial
assistance under Sagarmala. These projects include Ro-Pax and passenger jetty,
fishing harbour, port modernisation and skill development.