NEW DELHI : In a significant update on India’s maritime infrastructure, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal presented a detailed written reply in Parliament, highlighting major developments and investments in Andhra Pradesh’s port sector.

Shri Sonowal revealed that construction of the Machilipatnam Port, which began on April 21, 2023, is expected to be completed by October 2025. This Non-Major Port, under the administrative control of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, is not included in the central government’s Sagarmala Scheme. However, it is supported by a . . .