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Andhra Pradesh earmarks 6,800 acres in Srikakulam for aluminium smelter
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 01:33 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh government has identified 6,800 acres of land in Srikakulam district for a proposed aluminium smelter, according to Swarajya.
The state administration of Andhra Pradesh has officially marked 6,800 acres in Srikakulam district as the site for a future aluminium smelting facility, a development reported by Swarajya. The land allocation is part of the government's broader effort to attract heavy‑industry investment to the coastal region.
Officials said the identified tract will be offered to prospective investors under existing industrial policies, though no specific company or project timeline has been disclosed. The location, close to the Bay of Bengal, is expected to provide logistical advantages for raw material import and product export.
The announcement comes as the state seeks to diversify its industrial base beyond traditional sectors such as agriculture and services. While details on financing, environmental clearances and job creation remain pending, the move signals a strategic push to position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for metal processing in South India.
Officials said the identified tract will be offered to prospective investors under existing industrial policies, though no specific company or project timeline has been disclosed. The location, close to the Bay of Bengal, is expected to provide logistical advantages for raw material import and product export.
The announcement comes as the state seeks to diversify its industrial base beyond traditional sectors such as agriculture and services. While details on financing, environmental clearances and job creation remain pending, the move signals a strategic push to position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for metal processing in South India.