INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ANI | Updated: Nov 23, 2019 03:54 ISTAmaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Nov 23 (ANI): In a bid to utilise the 974 km coastline to increase
trade and commerce in the state, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to establish a maritime board to develop "14 non-major
ports"."The government led by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has taken a bold initiative to set up the AP Maritime Board
Andhra Pradesh has a natural advantage to foster an industrial ecosystem given the trove of natural resources, a long coastline, skilled
manpower," the government said in a statement on Friday.It said that the state government is also planning to develop 14 non-major ports
besides the already existing major port in Visakhapatnam."The state is committed to set up more ports and ensure an increase in trade and
There is a need for a focused approach for the state to increase its share in export and import trade by modernising existing minor ports,
developing new ones and port-based industries and related infrastructure to obtain a leading position in global maritime trade along the
coastal corridor," it said.The government said that setting up of the maritime board will help manage the development of all port and
shipping related projects in the state leading to "fast track growth of the maritime sector"."The government has today notified the
establishment of Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board to provide for rapid development of the port sector and for the overall development of
hinterland and offshore areas connected to the port-use and industrialisation in port areas in Andhra Pradesh," it added
