Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Naidu Seeks 20,378 Acres for Andhra Port-Led Development
Andhra Pradesh wants to use a large area of salt land for development around its ports.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asked the national government to transfer about 20,378 acres to the state.
He made the request while meeting minister Piyush Goyal in Delhi.
The land is currently under a central government department.
Naidu said it could help expand ports and build roads and railway lines.
He also wants industries to grow near the ports.
Separately, he asked for more help selling Andhra Pradesh products in other countries.
He said better export links, quality standards and processing facilities could help farmers and producers.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asked the Centre to transfer about 20,378 acres of salt land to the state.
He raised the request during a meeting with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Thursday.
The land is under the control of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Naidu said the land would support port expansion, road and rail links, and related industrial activity.
He also sought stronger export support for crops and products including chilli, tobacco and aquaculture.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asked Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the Centre for support.
- What
- Naidu sought approval to transfer about 20,378 acres of salt land to Andhra Pradesh for port-led development.
- When
- The request was raised on Thursday.
- Where
- At a meeting in Delhi; the requested land is in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The state wants land for port expansion, supporting road and rail connections, and related industrial activity.
- Land requested
- Around 20,378 acres of salt land
- Current control
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
- Proposed uses
- Port expansion, connectivity roads, railway lines and industrial activities
- Meeting
- N Chandrababu Naidu met Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Thursday
- Export products mentioned
- Chilli, tobacco and aquaculture
- Export support sought
- Market links, export infrastructure, quality standards and processing facilities