Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Delhi on Thursday. During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought full cooperation from the central government for expanding sea-based economic activities and developing ports in the state, Prime9News Telugu reported.
Key issues such as the development of ports in the state, the establishment of a new terminal at Moolapeta Port in Srikakulam district, and the setting up of a ship-building center in Dugarajapatnam were discussed, Prime9News Telugu stated.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need to leverage Andhra Pradesh's long coastline to accelerate industrial and commercial development based on ports, Prime9News Telugu reported.
He explained to the Union Minister that developing sectors like shipbuilding, ship repair, and marine engineering in conjunction with existing and proposed ports in the state would attract significant investments and create more employment opportunities for youth, Prime9News Telugu said.
For the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, this port development will create new opportunities in industrial and commercial sectors. This will boost employment opportunities for youth and strengthen the regional economy.
