Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Expands Logistics and Aviation Infrastructure
The Andhra Pradesh government is making big improvements to its transportation and trade systems.
They created a new group called AP-LInC to manage roads, ports, and other important infrastructure.
This will help industries like pharmaceuticals and food processing.
They are also building a new airport in Nellore district, which will be the eighth airport in the state.
The airport is near important roads, ports, and industrial areas, making it easier to move goods and people.
The government is spending a lot of money to improve roads and other facilities.
The goal is to make Andhra Pradesh a major hub for trade and investment on the east coast of India, creating more jobs and opportunities.
Andhra Pradesh government approved AP-LInC to manage logistics infrastructure, including ports, highways, and airports.
Rs 18,485 crore allocated for road links to ports and Rs 4,500 crore for state highways, with 23 road projects and 15,000 km of roads to be upgraded.
Government aims to increase logistics sector's contribution to the state economy from 1% to 3%.
Cabinet approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district, the state's eighth airport.
The airport is strategically located near national highways, Krishnapatnam Port, Ramayapatnam Port, and industrial clusters, with Phase 1 handling 1.4 million passengers annually, scalable to 15 million.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government
- What
- Approved AP-LInC for logistics and Dagadarthi airport for aviation infrastructure
- When
- January 8
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To improve transport, trade, industrial growth, and connectivity
- New Body
- Andhra Pradesh Logistics Infrastructure Corporation (AP-LInC)
- Approval Date
- January 8
- Coastline Length
- 975 km
- Working Seaports
- 15+
- Road Projects
- 23 (432 km)
- Road Upgrades
- 15,000 km (1,250 km tendered)
- Funding for Road Links
- Rs 18,485 crore
- Funding for Highways
- Rs 4,500 crore
- Current Logistics Contribution
- 1% of state economy
- Target Contribution
- 3% of state economy
- New Airport
- Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport
- Airport Location
- Nellore district
- Airport Area
- 1,332.80 acres
- Phase 1 Capacity
- 1.4 million passengers per annum
- Long-term Capacity
- 15 million passengers annually
- Connectivity
- National Highways, Krishnapatnam Port, Ramayapatnam Port, industrial clusters
Sources
AP unveils logistics-led growth strategy with AP-LInC reform
Decks cleared for Greenfield airport at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh to get eighth airport as Cabinet clears Dagadarthi project
AP Cabinet Approves Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport at Nellore
