The Andhra Pradesh Government is keen to finalise the bids for the civil work of Ramayapatnam Port and launch the works  latest by August 5, as reported. Recently, the state cabinet had cleared the DPR for the  first phase of work of the port, to be taken up at an estimated Rs.37.36 bn. The port is expected to give a big push to development of the backward Prakasam  district. The government is hoping to complete the first phase of work within 36 months. The DPR readied by consultancy firm RITES noted that at least 2,200 acre would be needed for the project and another 3,000 acre would be needed for the industrial corridor.