The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) is the urban planning agency of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed by expanding the existing Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA).[2] The VMRDA administers the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of 7,328.86 km2 (2,829.69 sq mi) [3] and covers the districts of Visakhapatnam,Vizianagaram and Anakapalli.[4][5] It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 5 September 2018 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Type | Urban Planning Agency |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Headquarters | Siripuram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 17°43′17″N 83°19′05″E / 17.721527°N 83.318062°E |
| Ministers responsible | |
| Agency executives | |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Municipal Administration and Urban Development |
| Website | www |
Jurisdiction
editUnder the jurisdiction of VMRDA, the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region (VMR), comprises, Visakhapatnam city and the districts of Vizianagaram,Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli. It is spread over an area of 7,328.86 km2 (2,829.69 sq mi) [6][7] and has a population of 40.7 lakhs according to the 2011 census.[3][8]
The below table list the urban areas of VMR:
| Jurisdiction | ||
|---|---|---|
| Settlement Type | Name | Total |
| Municipal Corporations | GVMC, Vizianagaram | 2 |
| Municipalities | Yelamanchili, Narsipatnam | 2 |
| Nagar Panchayat | Nellimarla | 1 |
Developing Projects
editThe Future Developing Projects by VMRDA given below.
- Mudasarlova Park.[9]
- Visakhapatnam Metro.[10]
- Heli Tourism.[11]
- Beach corridor from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram.[12]
- Smart Cities Mission.[13]
- Integrated museum and tourism complex.[14]
Expansion
edit13 mandals of the Visakhapatnam district have been brought under the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). Visakhapatnam District is made up of a total of 46 mandals. 22 were already under VMRDA and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) takes care of 11 mandals.[3]
On 23 March 2021, VMRDA has taken the remaining 13 non-Agency mandals under its jurisdiction, taking its total to 52 mandals. This decision comes in light of the rapid urbanisation towards the western corridors of Visakhapatnam city. As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas.[3]
Narsipatnam, Rolugunta, Chodavaram, and Madugula are a few of the 13 mandals. In total, they cover 431 villages and are spread across an area of 2,280.19 km2 (880.39 sq mi). According to sources, these mandals are said to have the potential to develop as urban areas. With this new inclusion, the jurisdiction of VMRDA has extended to a total of 7,328.86 km2 (2,829.69 sq mi).[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Koteswara Rao Is New VMRDA Commissioner". Visakhapatnam: Sakshi. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Overview of VMRDA". Times of India. Visakhapatnam. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Vizag Limits to expand". Times of India. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Upgradation of VMRDA". Times of India. Visakhapatnam. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ "VMRDA loses 1,628 sq.km to new urban development body". Times of India. Visakhapatnam. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "Vizag to expand: 13 mandals added to VMRDA, beach corridor and airport prioritised | The News Minute". The News Minute.
- ^ "VMRDA area now 7.3k sq km after addition of 13 mandals | Visakhapatnam News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "వుడా ఇకపై జ్ఞాపకమే". Andhrajyothi. Visakhapatnam. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Devlopemnt of park". Times of India. Visakhapatnam. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ "Metro Works". The Hindu. Visakhapatnam. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Heli Tourism". The Hans India. Visakhapatnam. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Development projects for vizag get hikes". News Minute. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Smart City". Smart Vizag. Visakhapatnam. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Integrated museum and tourism complex". Times of India. Visakhapatnam. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.