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Andhra Pradesh Shipbuilding Cluster at Dugarajapatnam – Key Facts, APPSC Notes

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Andhra Pradesh government has approved the establishment of a Greenfield Port and Shipbuilding Cluster at Dugarajapatnam under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) of the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways.

Shipbuilding Cluster at Dugarajapatnam:

Andhra Pradesh government has officially approved the development of a ₹29,253 crore greenfield port and National Mega Shipbuilding Cluster at Dugarajapatnam in Tirupati district. This project is envisioned as India’s first mega greenfield shipbuilding cluster and a central component of the national Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV): The state has created “National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park Andhra Pradesh Limited” to oversee development.
Infrastructure: The hub will include 1,000 acres for shipyards and 1,000 acres for supporting ancillary industries, with a 2 km waterfront.
Capacity: It aims to build a capacity of 1.2 million Gross Tonnage Per Annum (GTPA), including an anchor shipyard.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-govt-forms-spv-for-mega-shipbuilding-hub-at-dugarajapatnam/article70695823.ece

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PM Modi Highlights Narsapuram Lace Craft as a Model of Women’s Empowerment:

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the Narsapuram Lace Craft during the 129th episode of “Mann Ki Baat”, praising its role in women’s empowerment and self-help groups (SHGs).

Narsapuram Lace Craft:

Narsapuram Lace Craft (also known as Narasapur Crochet Lace) is a centuries-old hand-crocheted textile tradition from the West Godavari and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Known for intricate floral and geometric designs.
Has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

About GI Tag:

A Geographical Indication (GI) Tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin

It is a form of collective intellectual property right.
Validity → 10 years (renewable)
Legal framework →Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Came into force in 2003

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/pm-modi-highlights-narsapuram-lace-craft-as-a-model-of-womens-empowerment-1926767

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