Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Andhra Approves 418 Acres for Dagadarthi Airport
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the acquisition of 418 acres of land in Damavaram village, Nellore district, for the development of the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport.
The total cost for this acquisition is Rs 54.3 crore, with a compensation of Rs 13 lakh per acre for the perpetual leaseholders.
The compensation will be divided in a 35:65 ratio between the leaseholders and those who have purchased leasehold rights.
The Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Ltd (APADCL) will fund this project from its own resources.
This decision aims to facilitate the construction of a new airport in the region.
Andhra Pradesh government approved the acquisition of 418.14 acres of land for Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport.
The land is situated in Damavaram village, Nellore district.
Compensation of Rs 13 lakh per acre was approved for perpetual leaseholders.
Total cost of the acquisition is Rs 54.3 crore, to be funded by APADCL.
Compensation will be apportioned in a 35:65 ratio between leaseholders and purchasers of leasehold rights.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and APADCL
- What
- Approval of land acquisition for Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- Damavaram village, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To develop the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport
- Land Acquired
- 418.14 acres (418 acres and 14 cents)
- Location
- Damavaram village, Nellore district
- Compensation
- Rs 13 lakh per acre
- Total Cost
- Rs 54.3 crore
- Compensation Ratio
- 35:65 between leaseholders and purchasers
- Acquirer
- Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Ltd (APADCL)
- Approval Date
- January 2, 2024
- Funding Source
- APADCL's own funds
