Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Machilipatnam Seeks Central Funding for Tourism, Sports, Road Projects
Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra met three Union ministers in New Delhi to ask for money to build new things in Machilipatnam, a town on India’s coast.
He wants Rs 120 crore to make Manginapudi beach a big tourist spot with a resort, sports facilities, and a water park.
He also wants Rs 17 crore for an indoor stadium and Rs 9 crore for a swimming pool to help kids play sports.
A new road that costs Rs 150 crore will connect the town’s port to a national highway.
All these projects could bring many jobs and make Machilipatnam a popular beach destination.
Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra met three Union ministers to request central assistance for Machilipatnam’s development.
He asked for Rs 120.04 crore under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 to develop Manginapudi beach and restore the town’s maritime heritage.
The plan includes a beach resort, sports facilities, and a 153‑acre beachfront master plan, projected to attract ₹643 crore in private investment.
Ravindra also sought ₹17 crore for an indoor stadium and ₹9 crore for a swimming pool under Khelo India, and ₹150 crore for a new road linking the port to NH 216.
The projects aim to create jobs, boost tourism, and position Machilipatnam as a national beach destination.
- Who
- Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra
- What
- Requested central assistance for tourism, sports, and road projects in Machilipatnam
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To transform Machilipatnam into a major coastal, industrial and recreational hub, restore heritage, and create jobs
- Project
- Manginapudi beach development
- Funding requested
- Rs 120.04 crore
- Road project cost
- Rs 150 crore
- Indoor stadium funding
- Rs 17 crore
- Swimming pool funding
- Rs 9 crore
- Private investment expected
- ₹643 crore
- Location
- Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India