870 Attend Public Hearing On Proposed Anakapalli Port
Around 870 people attended an environmental public hearing for the proposed greenfield captive port in Anakapalli district, with 19 participants submitting views and suggestions.
An environmental public hearing on the proposed greenfield captive port by M/s AMNS Ports Rajayyapeta Private Limited in Nakkapalli mandal of Anakapalli district was held near the project site on Thursday, district collector Vijaya Krishnan said.
The port is proposed along a coastline stretching approximately 2.9 km across Donevani Lakshmipuram and Gunupudi villages. The hearing was part of the process of obtaining environmental clearance for the project.
Around 870 people, including local residents, public representatives and NGO representatives, attended the hearing. Of them, 19 submitted their views, concerns and suggestions to the officials.
The collector said most participants welcomed and supported the proposed port, while some others offered suggestions.
She said all views and concerns expressed during the hearing would be officially recorded and examined in accordance with the applicable environmental clearance procedures.
The hearing aimed to provide local residents and other stakeholders an opportunity to express their opinions on the proposed project, she added.