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The State Cabinet has accepted the new Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Machilipatnam port. As per the new DPR, the port can be accomplished in 36 months at a price of ₹5,835 crore.
Giving particulars of the Cabinet assembly on Thursday, Agriculture Minister Ok. Kannababu mentioned that the new DPR was ready by RITES for Phase-I works.
“The works will be completed in three years from the date of commencement. The A.P. Maritime Board will release ₹90 crore for acquiring 225 acres of land required for the purpose. The board will mobilise ₹4,745 crore for the project with the State government’s assistance,” Mr. Kannababu mentioned.
‘Jagananna Chedodu’
The Cabinet additionally accepted the ‘Jagananna Chedodu’ scheme that was aimed toward benefiting small merchants, he mentioned. The scheme can be launched on November 24.
Under the scheme, the federal government would prolong ₹10,000 interest-free mortgage to the small and petty merchants who eke out a dwelling on footpaths and pushcarts.
Kalamkari and Etikoppaka artisans, and makers of Bobbili veena, who’re depending on conventional handicrafts, would profit, the Minister mentioned.
The Cabinet additionally accepted the DPR for improvement of the cooperative sector. The DPR envisages improvement works costing ₹1,362.22 crore. The venture can be carried out by way of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF).
Bulk milk chilling items can be arrange at 9,899 villages that produce greater than 500 litres of milk each day. “The milk will be procured through women milk producers’ associations,” the Minister added.
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