Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Proposed Goa Shipyard in Machilipatnam Expected to Spur Growth
Andhra Pradesh plans to build a Goa Shipyard facility in Machilipatnam.
The State Cabinet has approved the proposal.
The project may cost about Rs 8,000 crore and use 400 acres of land.
Goa Shipyard has decades of experience building ships and warships.
Minister Kollu Ravindra said the project could help Machilipatnam grow.
It is expected to create more than 10,000 jobs.
The government plans to train local people for these jobs.
The Central government has said the shipyard should be completed within two years.
Andhra Pradesh’s Cabinet approved setting up a Goa Shipyard facility in Machilipatnam.
The proposed project is expected to involve around Rs 8,000 crore in investment across 400 acres.
Minister Kollu Ravindra said the facility would strengthen Machilipatnam’s maritime infrastructure and defence shipbuilding role.
The shipyard is expected to create more than 10,000 employment opportunities for local youth and women.
The Central government has indicated that construction should be completed within two years, with local training plans being developed.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, Goa Shipyard, Minister Kollu Ravindra, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao are involved or mentioned.
- What
- A proposed Goa Shipyard facility is to be established in Machilipatnam.
- When
- The announcement was marked on Thursday, and the Central government has indicated a two-year completion timeline.
- Where
- Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 400 acres.
- Why
- The project is intended to attract investment, strengthen maritime infrastructure, expand defence shipbuilding and create employment.
- Project
- Proposed Goa Shipyard facility
- Location
- Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Proposed investment
- Around Rs 8,000 crore
- Land area
- 400 acres
- Expected employment
- More than 10,000 opportunities
- Completion indication
- The Central government has indicated a two-year timeline
- Training plan
- The government plans skill development and technical training for local people