Vijayawada, May 14 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a strategic plan to develop a port-based economy by harnessing Andhra Pradesh's extensive 1,000-kilometre-long coastline.
He also underlined that the state will work towards establishing a port or fishing harbour every 50 kilometres to spur economic growth, employment, and infrastructure development.
The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the State Secretariat with officials from the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, including Union Secretary T.K. Ramachandran, as well as senior state officials. The discussions focused on fast-tracking port infrastructure and maritime development projects.
As part of the central gove...