Kolkata-based Shree Cement Limited has proposed setting up an integrated cement plant at Jammalamadugu in Andhra Pradesh’s YSR Kadapa district, with an investment of ₹7,107 crore. The project will be developed in two phases, create employment for 1,102 people, and have an annual production capacity of 6 million tonnes. The proposal was discussed by the State Investment Promotion Committee (SIPC), chaired by Chief Secretary Sai Prasad, along with other investment proposals worth a combined ₹23,994 crore, expected to create 11,289 jobs. Reliance Consumer Products Limited has proposed increasing its investment in its upcoming Kurnool beverages project from ₹1,622 crore to ₹2,606 crore. The company expects to employ an additional 1,200 people and has requested revised incentives under the food processing policy. Ira Bio-Energy Private Limited has proposed a 12-tonnes-per-day CBG plant in Vijayapuram Mandal, Chittoor, with an investment of ₹78 crore, employment for 528 people, and a requirement of 10.68 acres. Sky Retreats has proposed a four-star hotel under the Royal Orchid brand in Anantapur, with an investment of ₹75 crore and employment for 300 people.
The company has requested 452 acres of land from the state government. The government has already allocated 373 hectares of limestone mines near Dommaranandyala in Kadapa to Shree Cement.Shree Cement Project Moves for Approval
The committee decided to forward these proposals to the Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) for approval.Reliance Consumer Products Investment Proposal
CBG Plant Proposals
Andhra Sugars Limited has proposed a 10-tonnes-per-day CBG plant in Jangareddygudem Mandal, Eluru, involving ₹57 crore, employment for 1,040 people, and 13 acres of land.
Ecomax Energy Private Limited plans a 12-tonnes-per-day CBG plant in Nandyal, with an investment of ₹60 crore, employment for 200 people, and a requirement of 10 acres.Hotel, Amusement Park and Industrial Projects
Mann Prakruthi Groups plans an amusement park in Kakinada, involving ₹64.63 crore and employment for 240 people.
Steel Exchange India Limited has proposed ₹5,194 crore investment in Vizianagaram district, with employment for 1,400 people.
Renaissance Solar and Electronic Material has expressed interest in investing ₹3,700 crore at the Guttapadu Industrial Park in Kurnool district, potentially creating 1,239 jobs.
Jairaj Ispat Limited has proposed expanding its existing integrated steel plant at Guttapadu Industrial Park with an investment of ₹3,378 crore. It has requested 600 acres of land and expects to employ 934 people.
Defence and Explosive Manufacturing Proposals
Sunshine Energetics Private Limited has proposed a ₹466 crore facility for TNT manufacturing, shell filling, and filling of RDX, mines and bombs in Marripadu Mandal, Nellore district.
Munish Defence Solutions Limited has proposed a ₹269 crore plant for energetic materials, commercial explosives and explosive filling in Duttalur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district. The project aims to employ 250 people and requires 250 acres of land.
Other Investment Proposals
Zeit Energy Private Limited has submitted a proposal involving an investment of ₹109.85 crore in Bapatla district. A private industrial park named PureSustain Industrial Park Appikonda has also been proposed in Pedagantyada Mandal, Visakhapatnam district, with an investment of ₹7.70 crore and expected employment for 500 people.
Conclusion
Shree Cement’s proposed ₹7,107 crore integrated cement plant in Kadapa will be developed in two phases with an annual capacity of 6 million tonnes and employment potential for 1,102 people. The company has requested 452 acres, while 373 hectares of limestone mines near Dommaranandyala have already been allocated. The proposal is among projects worth ₹23,994 crore forwarded by the SIPC to the SIPB for approval.
FAQs
1. How much is Shree Cement investing in the proposed Kadapa plant?
Shree Cement has proposed an investment of ₹7,107 crore for the integrated cement plant in Jammalamadugu, YSR Kadapa district.
2. Where will Shree Cement’s new plant be established?
The proposed integrated cement plant will be established in Jammalamadugu in Andhra Pradesh’s YSR Kadapa district.
3. What will be the production capacity of the Shree Cement plant?
The proposed plant will have an annual production capacity of 6 million tonnes.
4. How much land has Shree Cement requested for the project?
Shree Cement has requested the state government to allocate 452 acres of land for the project.
5. How many jobs will the Shree Cement project create?
The project is expected to create employment for 1,102 people.
6. Has land already been allocated to Shree Cement?
Yes. The Andhra Pradesh government has already allocated 373 hectares of limestone mines near Dommaranandyala in Kadapa to the company.
