**Executive Summary**
This document provides answers to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1280 regarding the development of ports in India, with a focus on Andhra Pradesh. It details the status of operational, proposed, and under-construction ports, as well as government initiatives for modernization, expansion, and the allocation of funds under the Sagarmala scheme. The information presented is current as of February 6, 2026, and includes annexures for detailed lists.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Operational Ports:**
* There are 12 operational Major Ports under Central Government control. A list is available in Annexure-1.
* Two new Major Ports have been notified: Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra and Galathea Bay Port in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
* There are 68 operational Other Than Major Ports (OTMPs) under State Government control. A list is available in Annexure-2.
* **Ports Under Construction in Andhra Pradesh:**
* Mulapeta Port (formerly Bhavanapadu Port), Srikakulam District
* Machilipatnam Port, Krishna District
* Ramayapatnam Port, SPSR Nellore District
* Kakinada SEZ Port, Kakinada District
* **Government Modernization Measures:**
* Mechanization of existing berths and terminals.
* Digitalization and logistics integration.
* Construction of new berths and terminals.
* Capital dredging for larger vessels.
* Development of road, rail, and waterways connectivity.
* Elimination of manual forms, facilitation of direct port delivery and entry, container scanners, e-delivery of orders/invoices/payments, RFID based gate-automation systems, and implementation of Maritime Single Window - SagarSetu 2.0.
* **Government Schemes and Initiatives:**
* Sagarmala scheme with financial assistance provided under five pillars: Port Modernization, Port Connectivity, Port-Led Industrialization, Coastal Community Development, and Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transport.
* ‘HaritSagar’ green port guidelines to promote an environment-friendly ecosystem.
* Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) to drive transition from conventional fuel-based harbour tugs to greener alternatives.
* Cruise Bharat Mission to prioritize cruise tourism development.
* **Funds Allocation:**
* Details of funds allocated, sanctioned, and released under the Port Modernization pillar of the Sagarmala scheme, including Andhra Pradesh, are available in Annexure-3.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways**
* **Impact:** Accountable for providing details and progress on port development.
* **Action Required:** Continued oversight and implementation of modernization and expansion plans for Indian ports.
**State Governments (Specifically Andhra Pradesh)**
* **Impact:** Accountable for facilitating port construction and providing details on State-controlled ports.
* **Action Required:** Continued coordination with the Central Government on port development projects and efficient management of State-controlled ports.
**Port Authorities**
* **Impact:** Implementing modernization measures, adhering to new guidelines, and executing projects within allocated funds.
* **Action Required:** Implementing changes, following guidelines, and efficiently utilizing allocated resources for port development and modernization.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The primary administrative body responsible for port development in India, as indicated by the document's letterhead.
Sagarmala scheme: A port-led development initiative, especially the 'Port Modernisation' pillar, under which projects for port development are funded.
Andhra Pradesh: The specific location that the parliamentary question and subsequent answer focused on regarding port development.
Major Ports: Twelve ports in India that are under administrative control of the Central Government.
Other than Major Ports (OTMPs): Sixty-eight ports in India that are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1280
ANSWERED ON 06.02.2026
DEVELOPMENT OF PORTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH
1280. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:
Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:
प(cid:517)न,पोत प(cid:303)रवहन और जलमाग(cid:330) मं(cid:361)ी
(a) the details of ports that are proposed, under construction and presently
operational in the country, port-wise and State-wise, especially in Andhra Pradesh;
(b) the details of the measures undertaken by the Government to modernise ports,
including mechanisation, digitalisation and logistics integration, with a view to
reducing vessel turnaround time and improving efficiency;
(c) the details of the schemes, missions and initiatives launched for development,
expansion, and upgradation of ports across the country; and
(d) the details of the funds allocated, sanctioned, released and utilised for port
development and modernisation during the last five years, State-wise and project-
wise, especially in Andhra Pradesh?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) The list of 12 operational Major Ports in the country under the administrative
control of the Central Government is available at Annexure-1. Further, two new ports
i.e. Vadhavan Port in Maharashtra and Galathea Bay Port in Andaman and Nicobar
Islands, have been notified as Major Port. The list of 68 operational Other than Major
Ports (OTMPs), under the administrative control of the respective State
Governments, is available at Annexure - 2. As per the information received from the
Government of Andhra Pradesh, the details of ports, which are under construction in
Andhra Pradesh,is as under:
(i) Mulapeta Port (formerly Bhavanapadu Port), Srikakulam District
(ii) Machilipatnam Port, Krishna District
(iii) Ramayapatnam Port, SPSR Nellore District
(iv) Kakinada SEZ Port, Kakinada District(b) The Government has undertaken several measures for modernisation of
ports, including mechanization of existing berths and terminals, digitalisation and
logistics integration,construction of new berths and terminals, capital dredging for
increasing drafts suitable for larger vessels, development of road, rail and waterways
connectivity etc. In addition, several initiatives such as elimination of manual forms,
facilitation of direct port delivery and entry, installation of container scanners, e-
delivery of orders/ invoice/ payments, RFID based gate-automation system,
implementation of Maritime Single Window -SagarSetu 2.0have been undertaken to
reduce vessel turnaround time and improve efficiency.
(c) The Government has launched several schemes, missions and initiatives for
the development, expansion and upgradation of ports across the country. Under the
Sagarmalascheme,financial assistance is providedunder five pillars namely, Port
Modernization, Port Connectivity, Port-Led Industrialization, Coastal Community
Development, and Coastal Shipping and Inland Water Transport, to the
implementing agencies like States/ UTs Governments, major ports and other
organisations.The ‘HaritSagar’ green port guidelines have been launchedto promote
an environment-friendly ecosystem at major ports. The Green Tug Transition
Programme (GTTP) has been initiatedto drive transition from conventional fuel-
based harbour tugs to greener and sustainable alternatives.In addition, the
Government has launched Cruise Bharat Mission to prioritize cruise tourism
development.
(d) The details of funds allocated, sanctioned and released under Port
Modernisation pillar of Sagarmala scheme for port development and
modernisationincluding Andhra Pradesh is available at Annexure – 3.Annexure- 1
The list of 12 Major Ports:
Sl.No. Name of Major Port State
1 Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port West Bengal
Authority
2 Paradip Port Authority Odisha
3 Visakhapatnam Port Authority Andhra Pradesh
4 Chennai Port Authority Tamil Nadu
5 Kamarajar Port Limited
6 V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority
7 Cochin Port Authority Kerala
8 New Mangalore Port Authority Karnataka
9 Mormugao Port Authority Goa
10 Mumbai Port Authority Maharashtra
11 Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
12 Deendayal Port Authority GujaratAnnexure – 2
The list of 68 operational Other Than Major Ports (OTMPs):
Sl. No. Name of States / Ports Sl. No. Name of States / Ports
GUJARAT GOA
1 Alang 1 Panaji
2 Bedi KARNATAKA
3 Bhavnagar 1 Karwar
4 Dahej 2 Old Mangalore
5 Jafarabad ANDAMAN & NICOBAR
6 Jakhau 1 Campbell Bay
7 Magdalla 2 Diglipur (Port Cornwalis)
MagdallaHazira Port
3 SwarajDweep (Havelock)
8 (AHPPL)
9 Magdala Adani Hazira Port 4 Hut Bay
10 Navlakhi 5 Katchal (East Bay)
11 Okha 6 Malacca Car Nicobar (East)
12 Pipavav (GPPL) 7 Mayabunder
13 Porbandar 8 NancowryHarbour (Camotra)
14 Sikka 9 Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island)
15 MandaviMundra 10 Port Blair
16 MandaviMundra Port &SEZ 11 Rangat (ElephinstonHarbour)
17 Veraval TAMIL NADU
18 Salaya 1 Cuddalore
MAHARASHTRA 2 Ennore Minor Port
1 Bankot 3 Kattupalli
2 Bhiwandi 4 Koodankulam
3 Dahanu 5 Thirukkadaiyur
4 Dabhol 6 Nagapattinam
5 Dharamtar (Alibag) 7 Udangudi
6 Jaigad PUDUCHERRY
7 Karanja 1 Karaikal
8 Rajpuri / Dighi 2 ChemplastSanmarKaraikal
9 Ratnagiri 3 Puducherry
10 Redi ODISHA
11 Revdanda 1 Gopalpur
12 Ulwa-Belapur (Panvel) 2 Dhamra
13 Vasai KERALA
14 Vijaydurg 1 Beypore
15 Belapur 2 Kollam
16 Yogayatan 3 Azhikkal
ANDHRA PRADESH
1 Kakinada Anchorage Port
2 Kakinada Seaports Port
3 Rawa
4 Krishnapatnam
5 GangavaramAnnexure - 3
The list of projects under Port Modernization pillar funded under Sagarmala
scheme
Sl.N Name of Project State / UT Proje Assistan Funds Status
o. ct ce under release
cost Sagarma d (in ₹
(in ₹ la crore)
crore) (in ₹
crore)
1. Improvement of
Kakinada
Anchorage Ports
Andhra
infrastructure in 73.34 36.67 36.67 Completed
Pradesh
East Godavari
district, Andhra
Pradesh
2 Recycling/Reuse of
Sewage Treated
Water from
Sewarage
Infrastructure
Goa 3.18 3.18 3.02 Completed
Development
Corporation of goa
Ltd (SIDCGL)
located at
KatemBaina, Goa
3 Removal of 2 Nos.
Mooring of Spiral in
the area of Cruise Goa 13.87 6.94 6.94 Completed
Berth – Mormugao,
Goa
4 Installation of 3
MWp Solar Power
Plant with Virtual
Net Metering on Goa 11.90 5.93 5.93 Completed
Turnkey Basis at
Murmugoa Port,
Goa
5 Installation of Fire
Karnataka 18.21 9.10 8.65 Completed
Fighting Equipment
at Karwar Port,Sl.N Name of Project State / UT Proje Assistan Funds Status
o. ct ce under release
cost Sagarma d (in ₹
(in ₹ la crore)
crore) (in ₹
crore)
Karnataka
6 Refurbishment and
Capacity
enhancement of
Coastal liquid Kerala 19.27 14.45 14.45 Completed
terminal -COT and
NTB at Cochin Port,
Kerala
7 Reconstruction of
South Coal Berth at
Cochin Port for Kerala 19.30 10.55 10.55 Completed
handling chemicals,
Kerala
8 Construction of
Third Chemical
Maharasht 161.0
Berth at Pirpau, 140.46 140.46 Completed
ra 0
Mumbai Port,
Maharashtra
9 SCADA and PLC
automation system
Maharasht
at Marine Oil 22.77 22.77 22.77 Completed
ra
Terminal at Mumbai
Port, Maharashtra
10 Capital Dredging for
Puducherr
Puducherry Port, 27.65 27.45 27.45 Completed
y
Puducherry
11 Development and
Operation of a full-
fledged Truck
Parking Terminal
Tamil
adjacent to NH7A 23.69 10.00 10.00 Completed
Nadu
opposite to
Fisheries college at
V. O.
Chidambaranar PortSl.N Name of Project State / UT Proje Assistan Funds Status
o. ct ce under release
cost Sagarma d (in ₹
(in ₹ la crore)
crore) (in ₹
crore)
12 Construction of
Breakwater both in
North and South
side of entrance
channel- Berth-1-
Tamil 135.0
Berth-2 and Capital 67.50 67.50 Completed
Nadu 0
Dredging at
Cuddalore Port -
From entrance
channel till cargo
berths
13 Development of
paved storage yard
Tamil
at Chennai Port for 51.46 25.73 25.73 Completed
Nadu
handling export
cargo
14 Construction of
Tamil
Bunker berth at 44.00 22.00 22.00 Completed
Nadu
Chennai Port
15 Dredging the dock
basin for coastal
cargo berth at Tamil
98.00 20.89 20.89 Completed
VOCPT -Dredging Nadu
in front of dedicated
coastal berth
16 Development of
Buffer Parking yard
for Trailers / Trucks
Tamil
at the backup areas 49.06 39.42 39.42 Completed
Nadu
of Berth No.
24B(BD-II) in
Chennai Port
17 Design, Engineering
West
& Construction for 80.74 80.74 80.74 Completed
Bengal
Rehabilitation of
No.7, NSD OldSl.N Name of Project State / UT Proje Assistan Funds Status
o. ct ce under release
cost Sagarma d (in ₹
(in ₹ la crore)
crore) (in ₹
crore)
Berth including
Development of
Backyard at N.S.
Dock of KDS - SMP,
Kolkata’
18 Augmentation of
Under
Firefighting facilities
Goa 17.76 8.88 7.10 Implementati
at Berth no. 8 of
on
Murmugoa Port
19 Augmentation of
Under
Firefighting facilities Maharasht
52.69 26.34 25.03 Implementati
at Pir Pau Terminal ra
on
of Mumbai Port
20 Development of
paved storage
yard at marshalling
Under
yard and JD (east) Tamil
45.90 22.95 4.51 Implementati
back up area for Nadu
on
handling EXIM
cargoes at Chennai
Port
21 Smart Lighting on Under
Willingdon Island at Kerala 2.01 2.01 0.00 Implementati
Cochin Port on
22 2.3 MWp roof
mounted grid
Under
connected solar West
30.70 15.35 3.07 Implementati
photo voltaic power Bengal
on
plant at Khidderpore
Dock-II, SMPA
23 Extension and
Under
improvement of
Goa 12.58 12.58 0.00 Implementati
loading platform of
on
full rake line no. 8
and modification toSl.N Name of Project State / UT Proje Assistan Funds Status
o. ct ce under release
cost Sagarma d (in ₹
(in ₹ la crore)
crore) (in ₹
crore)
railway
infrastructure for
handling two rakes
at Murmugoa Port
24 Revamping/upgrada
tion of 6 (Six) roads Under
West
in port operational 19.35 9.68 7.74 Implementati
Bengal
areas of KDS under on
SMPA
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