Nellore, March 12: Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, Electronics and Human Resources Development of Andhra Pradesh, said the state government aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a national hub for defence manufacturing and maritime technology. He made the remarks after laying the foundation stone for the Sagar Defence Project near the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Bogole mandal of Nellore district on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, Lokesh said the Sagar Defence Project is a major step toward strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. The project, promoted by Sagar Defence Engineering, will focus on developing autonomous maritime systems, unmanned surface vessels, and advanced marine technologies.
Lokesh thanked the company representatives for choosing Andhra Pradesh for the prestigious project and expressed confidence that the Sagar Defence Project would play a key role in advancing India’s defence technology sector. He noted that the project would not only support national security but also encourage innovation in maritime engineering and coastal monitoring.
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The minister said the Sagar Defence Project is expected to generate employment for more than 1,000 youth, both directly and indirectly. He emphasized that providing high-tech employment opportunities to young people is one of the government’s top priorities.
Highlighting the state’s geographical advantage, Lokesh said India has a vast coastline and that Andhra Pradesh possesses the second-longest coastline in the country. The government is therefore focusing on developing coastal regions into industrial and technology corridors, he added.
Lokesh also referred to the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, calling it a dream project of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The harbour is expected to significantly improve the livelihoods of fishermen in the region. According to officials, the harbour will support 1,250 mechanised fishing boats and have a storage capacity of 41,000 tonnes of fish, benefiting nearly 25,000 fishing families.
The minister assured the fishing community that the government would always stand by them and work to strengthen the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, Member of Parliament, said the establishment of the Sagar Defence Project in Juvvaladinne is a matter of pride for the state. He noted that advanced drone and maritime technologies developed at the facility could also help fishermen identify fish-rich zones in the sea.
Beeda Ravichandra, Member of the Legislative Council, described the project as a valuable addition to the industrial landscape of Nellore district.
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Kavali MLA Dagumati Venkata Krishna Reddy said that several major industrial projects are coming up in the region due to the government’s proactive policies. Along with the BPCL project near Ramayapatnam Port, the Sagar Defence Project will significantly boost economic development and employment in the region.
Several public representatives, company officials, and members of the fishing community attended the programme.
