Eluru, Vijayawada

Union Minister highlighted that the construction of the Vijayawada airport terminal is on track for completion before the Dasara festival. This development is part of broader national infrastructure growth aimed at reshaping India's connectivity landscape, which will improve air travel accessibility and boost regional economic activity.

The state government is actively encouraging Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for infrastructure projects. Across Andhra Pradesh, infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 20,000 crore are underway.Vijayawada is set to benefit from projects under the Urban Challenge Fund, with plans to secure approvals for additional projects valued at around Rs 12,000 crore.

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has reported tax collections of approximately INR 267 crore for the financial year 2025-26, surpassing its target of INR 265 crore.The improved tax collection is expected to support the VMC's expenditure on essential services like water supply, sanitation, and urban infrastructure, potentially leading to better civic amenities.

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has prepared a draft proposal to increase the number of wards from 64 to 86. This delimitation aims to ensure each ward has an electorate of approximately 8,000 to 10,000 citizens. The draft will be made public for suggestions before finalization, potentially leading to better representation and service delivery in local governance.

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has ramped up large-scale desilting of key canals, including Budameru, Ryves, Eluru, and Bandar canals, to prevent mosquito breeding and improve urban hygiene. Operations involve manual labor, tipper trucks, JCBs, and specialized machinery to ensure uninterrupted flow, especially before the monsoon season.

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath announced a coordinated action plan to address urban issues, ahead of the formation of the Greater Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. .While , Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed that three major canals be aesthetically developed and mini Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) established at underground drainage convergence points.

AP Government has approved Phase 1 of the City Roads Improvement Program (CRIP) for Vijayawada, allocating Rs 171.14 crore for the upgrade of 23.54 kilometers of priority urban corridors ,addressing issues like road re-laying, weak junctions, and waterlogging. Additionally, land acquisition issues in the villages of the Andhra Pradesh capital region are nearing completion, with legal complications cleared for Lanka (Delta) lands.

Vijayawada's real estate market shows a robust pipeline of new developments, with over 400 pre-launch and upcoming projects listed. These include residential apartments and villas across various localities, catering to different budget segments. The availability of new projects indicates continued growth and investment in the city's housing sector.

The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has approved a ₹7,380 crore loan from NABARD to accelerate core infrastructure development in Amaravati. This funding will support key institutional buildings, including the construction of Lok Bhavan (Governor's residence) for ₹169 crore and the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy for ₹165 crore.