The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sates, Shri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has performed the Bhoomi Pooja of Greenfield Ramayapatnam Port construction project on July 20, 2022, marketing the beginning of INR 3,736.14 crores project of the development of Ramayampet Port in Nellore district.

The Goverment of Andhra Pradesh state has set a target of completing first phase at a cost of Rs 3,736.14 crores in 36 months. Four berths will be developed under the first phase. The government expects once completed the port will handle 25 million tonnes a year.

The Nellore district administration has acquired 803 acres of land and handed it over to the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB). The state government will be building the port with its own resources to generate more revenue.

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