The Ministry of ports, shipping and waterways
recently approved six projects in Andhra Pradesh under the Sagarmala scheme,
which plans to improve the capacity of major and non-major ports and
modernisation. The projects are worth Rs 858.3 mn, out of which Rs 430 mn has
been approved. The projects include the Visakhapatnam Port construction of a
coastal berth, a passenger jetty each at Bhavani Island, Bheemunipatnam, and
Kalingapatnam seaplane jetty and upgrading the existing jetty in Kakinada.
Contact:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Website: www.shipmin.gov.in