Centre clears in-principle approval for Dugarajapatnam ship cluster
In short
The Centre has given in-principle approval for a ₹30,000-crore shipbuilding cluster at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The project will cover 3,488 acres and aims for an annual capacity of 1.2 million gross tonnes.
What the reporting says
The Centre has granted in-principle approval to a ₹30,000-crore shipbuilding cluster at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The proposed project spans 3,488 acres and is planned to build ships with an annual capacity of 1.2 million gross tonnes. The approval advances a major industrial project in the state.
Why it matters
The Centre has given in-principle approval for a ₹30,000-crore shipbuilding cluster at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The project is planned across 3,488 acres and is expected to have annual capacity of 1.2 million gross tonnes. The approval supports a major industrial development with implications for shipbuilding activity in the region.