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CREDAI, Vizag chapter, has lauded the AP government's amendments to the AP Building Rules, 2017. These revised rules aim to simplify building approvals, reduce compliance costs. Key changes include an increased permissible building height, flexible payment options for infrastructure impact fees, and expanded TDR frameworks.
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched an AI-powered 'City Flood Alert' system in Vijayawada to predict urban waterlogging and flash floods. Developed with IIT Gandhinagar, the system provides 48-hour rainfall forecasts and identifies drainage risks.
The Andhra Pradesh government has formally taken possession of 2.72 acres in Undavalli village for the construction of the Amaravati Seed Axis Road. This acquisition is crucial for the development of trunk infrastructure in the capital region. The move aims to prevent delays in key projects due to land acquisition issues, ensuring the capital's master plan is not stalled.
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.
As part of the ambitious Google Cloud India AI Hub project in Visakhapatnam, the Andhra Pradesh government has directed the APIIC to oversee the development of essential external infrastructure, including roads, power, and water supply. This initiative is crucial for the seamless execution of the data center project, which is expected to attract significant investments and boost the region's digital infrastructure.
Visakhapatnam is set to become India's data center capital with an anticipated investment of Rs 6.32 lakh crore in data center projects. The Andhra Pradesh government plans to build a full-stack digital ecosystem, including local manufacturing of critical components. This initiative aims to shift focus from infrastructure to integrated tech manufacturing, potentially hosting more data centers than the entire country combined.
Google has officially broken ground on its India AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking the start of a significant data center and infrastructure buildout. The project, a collaboration with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, includes three data center campuses with a combined capacity approaching one gigawatt. This initiative is part of Google's $15 billion investment plan in India
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.
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