GVMC launched 813 development works at a cost of ₹185.21 crore in 2024, says Visakhapatnam Mayor
The Hindu
Mayor G. Hari Venkata Kumari updates on GVMC's progress in development works, water projects, sanitation, and disease prevention.
Mayor G. Hari Venkata Kumari has said that the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) initiated 813 development works with a budget of ₹185.21 crore during the year 2024-25, of which 197 works worth ₹19.27 crore were completed, while the others are in various stages. The GVMC has also proposed laying of 22 main roads at a cost of ₹135 crore, of which 13 were completed. As part of road repairs works, as many as 2,771 potholes were repaired.
Ms. Hari Venkata Kumari addressed the annual press conference with GVMC Commissioner P. Sampath Kumar here on Tuesday. She said that with ₹36 crore budget, five different stadiums were being renovated in the city. With ₹10.53 crore, six crematoriums are being given a facelift and with ₹17 crore nine theme parks have been developed.
The Mayor said that the prestigious 24X7 drinking water project with a budget of ₹447 crore was 71% completed. As part of AMURT scheme, the GVMC has initiated 27 projects worth ₹356 crore. She also said that important projects Madhurawada water treatment plant, Mudasarlova 85 MLD augmentation with ₹595 crore and UGD works worth ₹563 crore for Madhurawada were proposed. Detailed Project Report (DPRs) were prepared and sent for the government’s approval, she said.
During the year 2024, the GVMC has won fourth cleanest city tag in the Swachh Survekshan rankings. In the last three years, the corporation has won water plus and garbage-free cities five star rating. The corporation has been striving to top the rankings, the Mayor said. To improve and encourage sanitation in the wards, Swachhta Eco-Vizag awards are being given to the wards, she said.
Ms Hari Venkata Kumari also said that the corporation has been taking steps to prevent seasonal diseases. She said that insecticides are being sprayed using drones in 64 water bodies across the city to ensure there is no larvae growth.
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