CPI(M) asks government to drop Srikakulam cargo airport, rare earth mining
The CPI(M) has urged the government to abandon plans for a cargo airport and rare earth mining in Srikakulam. They argue that these projects would harm local fishing and agriculture, threatening the livelihoods of residents. The party emphasizes the need for public consultation with affected communities before proceeding with such developments.
- ▪CPI(M) Srikakulam district secretary D. Govinda Rao called for the cancellation of the proposed cargo airport and rare earth mining.
- ▪He claimed that the excavation would disrupt fishing and damage agriculture along the coast.
- ▪The government plans to acquire 38,000 acres of land in 22 villages despite local opposition.
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SRIKAKULAM:CPI(M) Srikakulam district secretary D. Govinda Rao on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) asked the State government to cancel the proposed cargo airport in Tekkali division and the exploration of rare earth minerals along the sea coast of Srikakulam district. He said the excavation of rare earth minerals would disrupt fishing and damage agriculture in the hinterland along the 184-km sea coast from Pydibhimavaram to Itchapuram.Addressing a media conference here, he alleged that Minister for Agriculture K. Atchannaidu, who is the MLA of Tekkali, had failed to listen to the people who had opposed the cargo airport near Mulapeta seaport.
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