Four-Lane Highway Proposed To Link Mulapeta Port With Bhogapuram Airport
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Four-Lane Highway Proposed To Link Mulapeta Port With Bhogapuram Airport

The state government has announced plans to develop a four-lane national highway along the coast to link Mulapeta Port in Srikakulam district with Bhogapuram International Airport, the agriculture minister said during a visit to Suradavanipeta village. The proposed road is intended to improve connectivity between the port and airport and to stimulate commercial and industrial activity across the region. Officials presented the project as part of a wider effort to integrate transport nodes and attract investment.

The minister indicated that the development of Mulapeta Port and proposed industries would create employment opportunities for local youth and that the government would provide free training while prioritising local candidates for jobs generated by upcoming projects. Authorities said training programmes would be tailored to meet skills required by new industries and by port and logistics operations. The announcement is positioned as a measure to reduce migration and raise local incomes.

Among proposed investments, officials cited a 22.5 billion (bn) Coromandel industry and a 6.5 billion (bn) drinking water project to supply Vamsadhara river water to households through tap connections. The drinking water scheme is intended to expand coverage and improve service reliability in nearby habitations. The coalition government indicated it was prioritising rural roads, drinking water, electricity and other basic infrastructure in the area.

On fishermen's welfare, the minister confirmed that financial assistance during the annual fishing ban had been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 and that the social security pension for fishermen had been raised from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000, while diesel subsidy support would be continued. Officials said these measures were designed to provide interim relief and sustain livelihoods during restricted fishing periods. The state continues to pursue linked infrastructure and social schemes to support coastal communities.

The state government has announced plans to develop a four-lane national highway along the coast to link Mulapeta Port in Srikakulam district with Bhogapuram International Airport, the agriculture minister said during a visit to Suradavanipeta village. The proposed road is intended to improve connectivity between the port and airport and to stimulate commercial and industrial activity across the region. Officials presented the project as part of a wider effort to integrate transport nodes and attract investment. The minister indicated that the development of Mulapeta Port and proposed industries would create employment opportunities for local youth and that the government would provide free training while prioritising local candidates for jobs generated by upcoming projects. Authorities said training programmes would be tailored to meet skills required by new industries and by port and logistics operations. The announcement is positioned as a measure to reduce migration and raise local incomes. Among proposed investments, officials cited a 22.5 billion (bn) Coromandel industry and a 6.5 billion (bn) drinking water project to supply Vamsadhara river water to households through tap connections. The drinking water scheme is intended to expand coverage and improve service reliability in nearby habitations. The coalition government indicated it was prioritising rural roads, drinking water, electricity and other basic infrastructure in the area. On fishermen's welfare, the minister confirmed that financial assistance during the annual fishing ban had been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 and that the social security pension for fishermen had been raised from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000, while diesel subsidy support would be continued. Officials said these measures were designed to provide interim relief and sustain livelihoods during restricted fishing periods. The state continues to pursue linked infrastructure and social schemes to support coastal communities.

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