Visakhapatnam’s 30-Year Growth Plan Revealed

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced a master plan for Visakhapatnam's development, focusing on a 30-year growth outline. The plan includes road widening and a metro rail project. Public feedback will be incorporated before finalizing in four months. Traffic and water supply issues will be addressed.

The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister, P Narayana, has unveiled an ambitious master plan aimed at shaping Visakhapatnam's growth over the next 30 years. The plan, set to be finalized in four months, will address key developmental concerns including road expansion, metro rail progress, and traffic decongestion.

The initiative will also focus on accommodating public feedback, ensuring the blueprint aligns with the evolving needs of the city. Narayana emphasized that the revised plan would be available online for transparency and ease of access.

Furthermore, discussions held with Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) MLAs in Amaravati have highlighted pressing challenges. Issues such as land encroachment, traffic related to the Bhogapuram airport, and water shortages will be systematically tackled under the guidance of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

(With inputs from agencies.)