The Andhra Pradesh government will give priority to the construction of ports and fishing harbours and the works will be hastened, according to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Reportedly, the construction of three ports and eight fishing harbours are among the high priority projects for the government. The tender for the Ramayapatnam port will be finalised shortly, and work will begin in February 2021. About 15 mn tonne per annum of cargo would be handled with four berths in the first phase at Ramayanapatnam Port. Work on Bhavanapadu port would begin in March next year. About 25 mtpa of cargo would be handled with four berths in the first phase in Bhavanapadu port.
Contact: Andhra Pradesh government.
Tel: 0863-244 4539.
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