Lok Sabha Question No. 2320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Development of Ramayapatnam and Machilipatnam Ports
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Shri B K Parthasarathi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2320

## ANSWERED ON 13.02.2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF RAMAYAPATNAM AND MACHILIPATNAM PORTS

2320.  SHRI B K PARTHASARATHI:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

## पȅन , पोत पįरवहन और जलमागŊ मंũी

- (a) the details regarding the progress of development works at Ramayapatnam and Machilipatnam Ports in Andhra Pradesh; (b)  the  current  status  of  implementation  of  each  of  these  port  projects,  including the percentage of work completed and major milestones achieved; (c)  the  details  regarding  the  timeline  for  completion  of  the  said  Port  projects, including expected commissioning dates and project phases; (d) the details regarding  the  funds  sanctioned, released  and  utilised for the development of these ports, year and project-wise; (e) whether  any  delays, cost escalations or implementation  challenges  have been encountered in these projects, if so, the reasons therefor and steps taken by the Government to expedite progress; and (f) the anticipated economic and logistical benefits of these port developments for the region,  particularly  with  respect  to  cargo  handling  capacity,  employment  generation
- and supply-chain integration?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a)   to  (b)      The  Ports  other  than  Major  Ports  (OTMP),  also  known  as  non-major  or minor ports, are under the administrative control of the respective State Governments and  development  of  these  ports  falls  within  their  jurisdiction.  As  per  information furnished  by  the  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  (GoAP),  both  Ramayapatnam  and Machilipatnam Ports are developed through Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB) and its Special Purpose Vehicle, Ramayapatnam Port Development Corporation Limited

(RPDCL)  and  Machilipatnam  Port  Development  Corporation  Limited  (MPDCL).  The project  involves  implementation  of  major  works  such  as  breakwater  construction, dredging  and  reclamation,  berth  construction,  onshore  and  external  infrastructure works.  As  of  January  2026,  the  overall  physical  progress  of  Phase-I  development  of Ramayapatnam Port is about 76.40%. The major milestones include the construction of one bulk berth and the approach trestle while the major activities of North Breakwater (1350 m) and South Breakwater (3700 m) was completed behind schedule. As regards the Machilipatnam Port, the overall physical progress of Phase-I development is about 51.20%. The major milestones achieved include the construction of three multipurpose berths and one bulk berth. The major activities of the North Breakwater (250 m) have been completed, while the South Breakwater (2,047 m) is in progress at 85%, dredging 38%, onshore works 35% and external works 15% completed.

- (c)        As per information furnished by GoAP, the expected scheduled completion date for Phase-I of the Ramayapatnam Port project is November 2026 and commissioning is expected  by  May  2027.  Phase-I  development  comprises  construction  of  North  and South breakwaters, capital dredging and reclamation works, development of four berths (three multipurpose berths and one bulk berth), development of onshore facilities, and development of external connectivity infrastructure. As regards Machilipatnam Port, the expected scheduled completion date for Phase-I of the project is December 2026 and commissioning is expected by June 2027. Phase-I development comprises construction of North and South breakwaters, capital dredging and reclamation works, development of four berths (three multipurpose berths and one bulk berth), development of onshore facilities, and development of external connectivity infrastructure.
- (d)       As per information furnished by GoAP, the revised administrative sanction cost for  Phase-I  of  the  Ramayapatnam  Port  project  is  ₹  4,929.39  crore,  out  of  which  an amount of ₹1668.00 crore has been utilized. The Revised Administrative Sanction cost for Phase-I of the Machilipatnam Port project is ₹ 5155.73 crore, out of which an amount of ₹1511.00 crore has been utilized.
- (e)           As  per  information  furnished  by  GoAP, Ramayapatnam  Port  project  faced several challenges including delays in securing forest-land clearances, acquiring land for  acquisition  for  Resettlement  &  Rehabilitation,  and  force  majeure  events  such  as Cyclone Michaung (Dec 2023) and Montha (Oct 2025). In light of these setbacks, GoAP directed  the  agency  to  accelerate  work  progress  by  mobilising  adequate  machinery, manpower to mitigate the timelines. Additionally, measure such as closer coordination with  the  District  Administration,  continuous  monitoring  of  contractors  and  resource mobilisation, and regular stakeholder reviews with all stakeholders etc. have also been taken.

(f)       As  per  information  furnished  by  GoAP,   Ramayapatnam  Port  is  expected  to provide cargo handling capacity of about 34 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) in Phase-I, while Machilipatnam Port is expected to provide cargo handling capacity of about  35.12  MMTPA  in  Phase-I.  These  ports  are  expected   to  generate  substantial direct and indirect employment opportunities, foster port-led development, and strengthen supply chain integration across Andhra Pradesh.

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