CITU challenges proposed privatisation of Ramayapatnam Port

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions has opposed the privatisation of Ramayapatnam Port, arguing that the project is already close to completion. A CITU leader said 80.55% of the port’s construction had been completed. The leader questioned the government’s rationale for pursuing privatisation at a stage when the facility could begin generating revenue.

The comments, reported by The Hindu, also raised the question of who would benefit from the proposed move. The CITU position is therefore based on both the reported level of construction and concern over the ownership or beneficiaries of the port once it becomes operational. The supplied material does not identify the government agency responsible for the proposal, the prospective private operator or the terms of any transaction.

It also does not include a government response to the union’s objections. No further information was provided about the port’s location, construction schedule, projected revenue or the date on which operations might begin. The reported dispute is limited to CITU’s opposition and its leader’s questions about privatisation after 80.55% of construction was said to be complete.