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