As a part of Sagarmala Programme, 113 projects at an estimated cost of around Rs. 1.2 lakh crore have been identified for implementation in Andhra Pradesh. These includes projects from various categories such as modernisation of existing ports and terminals, RoRo & tourism jetties, enhancement of port connectivity, inland waterways, industrialization around port, skill development, technology centres, etc. Implementation of the projects is done by the Central Line Ministries, State Maritime Boards, Major Ports and SPV preferably through the private sector and through Public Private Partnership (PPP) wherever feasible. The details of pillar wise project undertaken in the State of Andhra Pradesh is annexed [Annexure-I]
Out of the total projects, 36 projects worth Rs. 32,000 Cr. have been completed and 77 projects worth Rs. 91,000 Cr. are under various stages of implementation and development. The details of completed projects in Andhra Pradesh is annexed [Annexure II].
Ministry carries out regular meetings with the stakeholders to understand the concerns and specific issues hindering the progress of implementation of projects and make requisite efforts to iron out the difficulties to ensure timely execution of projects. Further, Ministry from time to time holds Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) meetings and encourages coastal States/UTs to hold State Sagarmala Committee (SSC) meetings for creating synergy among various stakeholders for expeditious implementation of Sagarmala projects.
Annexure I
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Completed |
Under Implementation |
Under Development |
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Pillar |
# of Project |
Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr) |
# of Project |
Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr) |
# of Project |
Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr) |
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Port Modernization |
10 |
1801 |
11 |
26174 |
8 |
7820 |
|
Port Connectivity |
17 |
9574 |
20 |
31947 |
9 |
9403 |
|
Port led Industrialization |
4 |
20088 |
6 |
11965 |
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Coastal Community Development |
2 |
574 |
10 |
3246 |
2 |
92 |
|
Coastal Shipping and IWT |
3 |
173 |
3 |
195 |
8 |
426 |
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Grand Total |
36 |
32210 |
50 |
73527 |
27 |
17741 |
Annexure II
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Sr No |
Name of Project |
Project Pillar |
Project Cost (Rs. Cr) |
Implementing Agency |
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1 |
Extension of existing container terminal at VPT on DBFOT basis |
Port Modernization |
633.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
2 |
Conversion of existing berths EQ-2- EQ-3- EQ-4 and part of EQ-5 into two numbers of berths – Visakhapatnam |
Port Modernization |
182.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
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3 |
Upgradation of OB 1 and 2 for Iron Ore Handling – Phase 1 |
Port Modernization |
395.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
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4 |
Development of WQ N -WQ-7 and WQ-8 – Visakhapatnam |
Port Modernization |
243.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
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5 |
RFID system – Visakhapatnam Port |
Port Modernization |
7.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
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6 |
Container scanners – Visakhapatnam Port |
Port Modernization |
30.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
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7 |
Supply- Erection- Testing and commissioning of 2 HMCs of capacity greater than 100MT at east quay berth – Visakhapatnam Port |
Port Modernization |
39.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
8 |
Construction of coastal Berth at VPT |
Coastal Shipping and IWT |
43.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
9 |
2 to 4 laning of road connecting Achampeta Junction to joining NH 16 at Kathipudi in East Godavri District in AP |
Port Connectivity |
480.00 |
NHAI |
|
10 |
2 to 4 laning of road connecting Kakinada port to NH 16 at Rajanagaram in Godavri District – package 1 – State PWD |
Port Connectivity |
1000.00 |
State PWD / Road Wing |
|
11 |
Road Connectivity of VPT to NH-16 -Phase II |
Port Connectivity |
77.00 |
NHAI |
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12 |
Upgrading of NH 65 from Vijayawada to the Machilipatnam Port |
Port Connectivity |
1462.00 |
NHAI |
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13 |
Construction of grade separator from H-7 area to Port connectivity Road by passing Convent Junction – Visakhapatnam Port |
Port Connectivity |
60.00 |
NHAI |
|
14 |
Electrification of east yard revamped lines. 23.489 TKM |
Port Connectivity |
20.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
15 |
Rail Connectivity to South Port of Krishnapatnam Port from Guduru |
Port Connectivity |
300.00 |
Indian Railways |
|
16 |
Krishnapatnam-Venkatachalam – Doubling with electrification |
Port Connectivity |
87.00 |
Indian Railways |
|
17 |
Rail Obulavaripalle-Venkatachalam -95 km |
Port Connectivity |
1825.00 |
Indian Railways |
|
18 |
Providing a direct connection between OEC and Western Sector jointing at NAD Curve from E.Co. Rly. |
Port Connectivity |
22.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
19 |
Connection of dead end line at North of RandD yard to Eastern Grid -Third line from E.Co.Rlys. |
Port Connectivity |
24.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
20 |
Extension of line No. 11 to 15 to full length at RandD yard. |
Port Connectivity |
18.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
21 |
2 to 4 laning of port road connectivity to NH – 5 -Phase II |
Port Connectivity |
77.00 |
NHAI |
|
22 |
Phase II of Multi Model Logistics Hub – Visakhapatnam Port |
Port Connectivity |
262.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
23 |
Vishnupuram- Mellacheruvu New BG line |
Port Connectivity |
378.00 |
Indian Railways |
|
24 |
Doubling of line Vijaywada-Gudivada- Bhimavaram-Narasapur- Gudivada-Machlipatnam and Bhimavaram-Nidadavolu -221 km |
Port Connectivity |
3458.00 |
Indian Railways |
|
25 |
Various Signalling works at VPT |
Port Connectivity |
24.00 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
26 |
Port-based Mega food processing park in Kakinada -Godavari Mega Aqua Food park |
Port led Industrialization |
373.00 |
Ministry of Food Processing Industries |
|
27 |
Coastal Districts Skill Development Program – Phase I -Andhra Pradesh |
Coastal Community Development |
0.28 |
Ministry of Rural Development (DDU-GKY) |
|
28 |
Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding -CEMS – AP-18 out of 24 Labs in AP |
Coastal Community Development |
574.00 |
IRS |
|
29 |
Development of Coastal Tourism Circuit in Sri Potti Sri Ramulu -SPSR Nellore under Swadesh Darshan Scheme |
Coastal Shipping and IWT |
60.00 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation |
|
30 |
Development of Kakinada Hope Island Konaseema as World Class Coastal and Eco-Tourism Circuit in Andhra Pradesh |
Coastal Shipping and IWT |
70.00 |
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation |
|
31 |
Development of New EQ-10 berth – Visakhapatnam |
Port Modernization |
55.38 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
32 |
Strengthening of existing EQ-7 berth to handle vessels of 14.5 m draft |
Port Modernization |
16.50 |
Vishakhapatnam Port Authority |
|
33 |
Simhapuri Thermal Power Station (TPS) |
Port led Industrialization |
3091.00 |
Ministry of Power |
|
34 |
Painampuram TPP |
Port led Industrialization |
6869.00 |
Ministry of Power |
|
35 |
NCC TPP |
Port led Industrialization |
9755.00 |
Ministry of Power |
|
36 |
Liquid Jetty |
Port Modernization |
200.00 |
Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board |
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
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