VMRDA: Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority

Overview

  • Established: September 5, 2018
  • Formed by: Expansion of the former Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA)
  • Jurisdiction: Covers 7,300+ km², including Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and Anakapalli districts in Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Objective: To ensure planned, coordinated, and sustainable development of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region

Core Functions

  1. Urban Planning
    • Prepares and enforces master plans and zoning regulations.
  2. Development Promotion
    • Oversees and facilitates systematic urban growth.
  3. Coordination
    • Aligns efforts of municipal corporations, municipalities, and other local bodies.
  4. Infrastructure Development
    • Implements projects related to housing, transportation, public amenities, etc.
  5. Land Management
    • Handles land acquisition and land pooling for urban development.

Key Projects & Initiatives

  • Parks & Recreation:
    • Developed NTR VMRDA Park and Kailasagiri Park
  • Housing:
    • Promotes affordable housing, with 10% land reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

Purpose

To guide and implement planned urban development in response to the future growth of the Visakhapatnam region, ensuring sustainability, livability, and economic vitality.




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