Andhra Pradesh has taken a major step towards expanding its maritime infrastructure by approving a large land acquisition for a new port and shipbuilding hub. The state government has sanctioned over Rs 500 crore to acquire more than 2,000 acres of land for the Dugarajapatnam Green Field Port & Shipbuilding Cluster.

According to a government order, administrative approval has been granted for Rs 544.3 crore to acquire 2,170.7 acres of land for the project. The land has been identified across Vakadu mandal in Tirupati district and Kota mandal in Nellore district. It will be acquired by the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB).

Of the total land required, around 1,932 acres fall under patta land and habitation, while 239 acres are government-owned land.

In Tirupati district, nearly 1,995 acres have been earmarked across four villages—Pathetipalem, Vagarru, Valamedu and Pamanji. In Nellore district, about 176 acres have been identified in Kota mandal, covering the towns of Kothapatnam and Puchalapalli.

The government order noted that RITES has prepared the project’s technical feasibility report. This report confirmed the requirement of 2,171 acres for the development of the port and shipbuilding cluster. The Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board will mobilise funds to meet the land acquisition cost.

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