Andhra Pradesh CM lays foundation stone for Mulapeta port: The Mulapeta greenfield port in Srikakulam district was initiated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. The port is scheduled to cost Rs 4,362 crore and would be completed in two years. In addition to the port, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation for a fishing harbor in Budagatlapalem, a life irrigation project that will span from the Gotta barrage to the Hira Mandalam reservoir, and the continuation of work on the Mahendra Tanaya river.
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Significance of this development:
Speaking at a public meeting held in Naupada village, the Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed his pride in the four development projects, stating that they would bring about a significant transformation in the Srikakulam district. He emphasised that the district benefits from a 193-kilometer-long coastline, which accounts for a sizable chunk of the state’s overall coastline of 974 kilometres.
Reddy’s emphasis on the importance of the coastline underscores the potential for the region to become a major hub for maritime activities, including trade and commerce, fishing, and tourism. The development of the Mulapeta greenfield port and the fishing harbor in Budagatlapalem is expected to significantly boost the local economy and create employment opportunities for the people in the district.
The irrigation project and the Mahendra Tanaya river project are aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating the adverse effects of flooding in the region. The Chief Minister’s comments at the public meeting reflect the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable development in the state, which can lead to long-term economic growth and social well-being.
