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Dugarajapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh, India

Basic Data

Name: Dugarajapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh, India

Country: India

Province: Andhra Pradesh

Site: Village -Durgarajapatnam; Mandalam- Vakadu

Accuracy of Location: HIGH local level

Source of Conflict

Type ofConflict (1stlevel):

Infrastructure and Built Environment

Type ofConflict (2ndlevel):

Ports and airport projects

Description: Government of India in its recent initiative to upgrade its sea ports in-terms of cargo handlingcapacity has initiated measures to build two new ports. The first one will be in Andhra Pradeshand the second one will be in West Bengal. For this purpose government has set up anEmpowered Committee of Secretaries to do the feasibility study and ensure smoothimplementation. Both the ports will be developed and operated under the Public PrivatePartnership model. These two proposed projects are considered as Major Ports hence they willcome under the direct jurisdiction of government of India. Engineering Consultancy CompanyRITES has completed the feasibility report for both the proposed ports [1].

The proposed port in Andhra Pradesh will be located at village Durgarajapatnam. It is locatedin Vakadu Mandalam of Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh [2]. The tentative cost forDugarajapatnam port has been estimated at Rs. 7988 crore by the Technical Committee set upby Ministry of Shipping [3].

Protestors under the banner of the Ramayapatnam Port Sadhana Samiti(RPSS) joined by

activists of different political parties to protest against the site of the proposed port. Accordingto the agitators, if the port will be located at Dugarajapatnam, it will threaten the natural habitatof over three lakh migratory birds, including flamingos and grey pelicans and affect thelivelihood over 40,000 fishermen. RPSS would move the National Green Tribunal soon againstthe Centres proposal to locate the new port at Dugarajapatnam [4].

SpecificCommodities:

Land

Project Details and Actors

Project Details: The project will be developed as SPV model wherein the Centre would pitch in with74% and the balance 26% would be the contribution from the state government. Theprojects are likely to cost around Rs7,500 crore [7].
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Project Area (inhectares):

1.62

Level of Investment(in USD):

890,000,000

Type of Population: Rural

Potential Affected

Population:

40

Start Date: 2013

Company Names orState Enterprises:

RITES Limited(India)

Relevant governmentactors:

Government of India, Ministry of Shipping, National Green Tribunal, Telegu DeshamParty , Communist Party of India , Bharatiya Janata Party

Environmental justiceorganisations and

other supporters:

Ramayapatnam Port Sadhana Samiti (RPSS)

The Conflict and the Mobilization

Intensity ofConflict (athighestlevel):

HIGH (widespread, mass mobilization, violence, arrests, etc...)

When didthemobilizationbegin:

PREVENTIVE resistance (precautionary phase)

GroupsMobilizing:

FarmersIndigenous groups or traditional communitiesLocal ejosLocal government/political partiesNeighbours/citizens/communitiesLocal scientists/professionalsIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) raised concerns on the development of a new portat Dugarajapatnam because of its proximity to the satellite launch centre at Sriharikota [5]

Forms ofMobilization:

BlockadesDevelopment of a network/collective actionDevelopment of alternative proposalsLawsuits, court cases, judicial activismMedia based activism/alternative mediaOfficial complaint letters and petitionsPublic campaignsStreet protest/marchesMembers of the Ramayapatnam Port Sadhana Samiti (RPSS) would move the National GreenTribunal soon against the Centres proposal to locate the new port at Dugarajapatnam in theneighbouring Potti Sri Ramulu Nellore district, close to the Pulicat Lake, an avian paradise [4]

Impacts
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EnvironmentalImpacts:

Potential: Biodiversity loss (wildlife, agro-diversity), Loss of landscape/aesthetic degradation,Deforestation and loss of vegetation cover, Surface water pollution / Decreasing water(physico-chemical, biological) quality, Large-scale disturbance of hydro and geologicalsystems, Reduced ecological / hydrological connectivity

Socio-economicImpacts:

Potential: Displacement, Loss of livelihood, Loss of traditional knowledge/practices/cultures,Violations of human rights, Land dispossession, Loss of landscape/sense of place

Outcome

Project Status: Proposed (exploration phase)

Pathways forconflict outcome /response:

CompensationEnvironmental improvements, rehabilitation/restoration of areaCourt decision (victory for environmental justice)Strengthening of participation

Development of

Alternatives:

Protestors are in favour of the State governments recommendation to locate the port at

near by palce Ramayapatnam instead of Dugarajapatnam [4]

Do you considerthis as asuccess?:

Not Sure

Why? Explainbriefly.:

The port, if located at Dugarajapatnam, would threaten the natural habitat of over threelakh migratory birds, including flamingos and grey pelicans. and affect the livelihood over40,000 fishermen [4]

Sources and Materials

Legislations:

The Major Port Trusts Act, 1963

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Links:

[1] India initiates development of Dugarajapatnam and Sagar Island ports

http://www.portfinanceinternational.com/categories/regulation-policy/item/1029-india-initiates-development-of-dugarajapatnam-and-sagar-island-ports

[2]Dugarajapatnam The Future Smart City of India

http://dugarajapatnam.com/

[3] India to set up two more major ports

http://www.nationalturk.com/en/india-to-set-up-two-more-major-ports-41268

[4] Green tribunal to be moved against port at Dugarajapatnam

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/green-tribunal-to-be-moved-against-port-at-dugarajapatnam/article5421122.ece

[5] Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to have new major port

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/bOhk7gMjTCGnUqamWzNYAM/Dugarajapatnam-in-Andhra-Pradesh-to-have-new-major-port.html

[6] Dugarajapatnam Port to get 5,000 acres land to start with

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/dugarajapatnam-port-to-get-5000-acres-land-to-start-with/article4707874.ece

[7] Will Dugarajapatnam Port be taken up by the SPV Model?

http://dugarajapatnam.com/will-dugarajapatnam-port-be-taken-up-by-the-spv-model/

Media Links:

Contributor: Swapan Kumar Patra

Last update: 07/04/2014
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