The govt of Andhra Pradesh will formulate a maritime policy to transform the state into a maritime hub taking advantage of a long coastline.
Amaravati: The government of Andhra Pradesh will formulate a maritime policy to transform the state into a maritime hub taking advantage of a long coastline.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed the officials to prepare a policy that can transform the 1,053 km long coastline.
He told a review meeting that the government’s vision is to take Andhra Pradesh to the level of a world-class maritime state by developing the coastal line with innovative methods creating the necessary infrastructure for sustainable economic growth through efficient governance.
The officials informed the Chief Minister that the maritime policy has four components – port development, ship-building cluster, associated maritime activities, and port proximal area development.
