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21 Aug2026

World Bank Team Assesses Visakhapatnam's Economic Region Development

A World Bank team held discussions with GVMC officials to assess Visakhapatnam's development potential and infrastructure needs, including water supply, sewerage, sanitation, road infrastructure, mobility corridors, and housing. The assessment aims to identify priority interventions for the region's planned expansion.

Source: The Hindu, Hello Vizag

29 Apr2026

VMRDA Plans 25,000 Middle-Income Housing Plots by 2026 in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority plans to develop approximately 25,000 housing plots for middle-income homebuyers by 2026. This initiative aims to expand affordable residential land availability and support structured urban growth. The project will be implemented alongside infrastructure upgrades, including road development and transport integration.

Source: The Times of India

29 Apr2026

Google Breaks Ground on Massive AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Signaling Major Infrastructure Investment

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

Source: The Times of India

09 Oct2025

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is actively carrying out 'Operation Lungs 2.0' to remove encroachments from public spaces like footpaths and roads to ease traffic and improve pedestrian safety. Over four days, 2,476 encroachments were removed across eight zones. However, the operation has faced criticism from opposition parties and unions .

Source: The Hindu, Deccan Chronicle

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