Not just road transport, but also the sea trade is getting affected in Andhra Pradesh due to the ongoing protest for 'Samaikhyandhra' (meaning united Andhra Pradesh) in Semaandhra region of the AP. At Visakhapatnam Port in the state, about 18 vessels and 3 lakh tonne of cargo was remained idle for eight hours.
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Rites estimate costs for AP, West Bengal port projects
Rail India Technical and Economic Services (Rites) found that the capital costs involved in setting up Sagar port in West Bengal is estimated at Rs 7,820 crore. It also found that the capital cost for Dugarajapatnam port project in Andhra Pradesh would be Rs 7,988
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Central Bank of India to add 23 branches in coastal AP
During the current financial year, the Central Bank of India is to add 23 more branches in the coastal Andhra Pradesh, said Balakrishnan, the bank Field General Manager in charge of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. He added that the bank was competing with the new generation private banks in providing services to customers. Balakrishnan said this in Visakhapatnam on August 7 after opening the bankĆās 75th retail asset branch in the country.
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Minister clarifies on 2 major port projects
The government has decided to set up two new major ports Ćā one each at Sagar in West Bengal and the other at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. This information was given by Minister of Shipping GK Vasan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. In respect of the Sagar Port, RITES has estimated capital cost (including connectivity project) at Rs 7,820 crore. The tentative cost for Dugarajapatnam has been estim
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Two major ports likely to come up at Sagar and Dugarajapatnam
Two new major ports are likely to come up at Sagar in West Bengal and at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. RITES has estimated capital requirement, including connectivity project cost at Rs 78.2 bn for Sagar Port.
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AP govt takes steps to boost oil and gas sector
Andhra Pradesh government has taken a series of initiatives to promote oil and gas projects in the state. For example, the state government is keen to expedite an LNG re-gassification terminal project Ćā a floating one with a capacity of 3.5 mn tpa in Kakinada, which is to be upgraded to 5 mn tpa. AP Gas Distribution Corporation Limited (a joint venture of Gail Gas and AP Gas Infrastructure Corporation) and
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AP govt invites application from solar power developers
Andhra Pradesh government invited solar power developers to submit applications within four weeks for setting up solar photovoltaic power plant in the state. The state government assured that it would pay Rs 6.49 per kWh of power generated from such plants. AP Transco proposed to rope in any solar power developer, even those who have not participated in the recen
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Ports, not TAMP, will be in charge of setting their own tariffs
Regulatory and clearance delays may be necessary evils in infrastructure projects, especially those under PPP. But as N Muruganandam, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Shipping, elaborates, the government's ambitious plans of port infrastructure development
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Govt may adopt SPV model for proposed port projects
According to some media reports, central government plans to develop two major ports, one each in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, through special purpose vehicle (SPV)-based model. The central government may contribute Rs 5,000 crore as equity for the two projects. Reports indicate that the central government may contribute 74 percent of the total project cost, while the respective state gove
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When we finally hit the target?
Missing Maritime Agenda targets has been the norm. But now, the Shipping Ministry is pushing the much needed expansion of its severely congested ports with some urgency, even as the new targets for the year have been announced. As major ports are losing their lure with investors,