Sagarmala project: Govt undertaking 113 projects in Andhra Pradesh

The government has identified 113 projects for implementation in Andhra Pradesh under the Sagarmala Programme at an estimated cost of around Rs 1.2 trillion, the govt said in a press release. These projects range from various categories and include the modernisation of existing ports and terminals, RoRo & tourism jetties, enhancement of port connectivity, inland waterways, industrialisation around ports, skill development, and technology centres, among others.

Out of these projects, 36 projects have been completed which cost Rs 32,000 crore, whereas, 77 projects worth Rs 91,000 crore are under different stages of execution and development.

The release said that the government is conducting regular meetings with the stakeholders and keeping a close eye on the projects to understand the concerns and issues obstructing the implementation of projects.

Additionally, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways schedules meetings to encourage coastal states and union territories to hold State Sagarmala Committee (SSC) along with the Maritime States Development Council (MSDC).

What is Sagarmala Project?

The government website on the Sagarmala project says that it is a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for the comprehensive development of India's 7,500 km coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways and maritime sector. The Sagarmala concept was approved by the Union Cabinet on March 25th, 2015.

Annexure I

 

	Completed		Under Implementation		Under Development
Pillar	# of Project	Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr)	# of Project	Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr)	# of Project	Total Project Cost (Rs. Cr)
Port Modernization	10	1801	11	26174	8	7820
Port Connectivity	17	9574	20	31947	9	9403
Port led Industrialization	4	20088	6	11965
Coastal Community Development	2	574	10	3246	2	92
Coastal Shipping and IWT	3	173	3	195	8	426
Grand Total	36	32210	50	73527	27	17741

 

Annexure II

 

Sr No

Name of Project

Project Pillar

Project Cost (Rs. Cr)

Implementing Agency

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

3

Upgradation of OB 1 and 2 for Iron Ore Handling - Phase 1

Port Modernization

395.00

Vishakhapatnam Port Authority

4

Development of WQ N -WQ-7 and WQ-8 - Visakhapatnam

Port Modernization

243.00

Vishakhapatnam Port Authority

5

RFID system - Visakhapatnam Port

Port Modernization

7.00

Vishakhapatnam Port Authority

6

Container scanners - Visakhapatnam Port

Port Modernization

30.00

Vishakhapatnam Port Authority

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