Andhra Pradesh has approved administrative sanctions to support the second phase of expansion for three greenfield ports, with the total outlay reported as ₹1,638.52 crore. The decision covers land acquisition measures needed to proceed with development activities at Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta and Machilipatnam ports. According to the reports, the state government’s approval is linked to administrative clearance for land procurement, which is described as a prerequisite for the next phase of work. One outlet also summarizes the package as ₹1,638 crore, consistent with the broader figure cited by the other report. Both accounts describe the same set of ports—Ramayapatnam, Mulapeta and Machilipatnam—and both frame the move as enabling phase-II expansion rather than announcing a change in scope or timelines for construction itself. The approvals relate to the administrative steps required for land acquisition to facilitate the planned port expansion.