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Live news feed — last updated 21 August 2026

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

28 Jul2026

AI-Driven Traffic Management Project 'SARTHI' Set to Launch in Vizag

The AI-driven traffic management project, SARTHI (Systematic Augmented Radial Traffic and Hoop Induction), is slated to go live in Vizag within four to six months. With an estimated cost of ₹60 crore, funded by GVMC and VMRDA, the project will streamline traffic flow across 101 major junctions using advanced AI technologies.

Source: The Hindu, BureauGram News

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

02 Mar2026

Vizag Developers Express Concerns Over Complex RERA Process

Real estate developers in Visakhapatnam are reportedly hesitant to fully comply with the RERA Act due to its complex procedures and certain 'unrealistic' clauses. Issues include the difficulty in obtaining GVMC sanctions followed by RERA approval, the absence of a dedicated RERA office in the city, and clauses requiring a five-year guarantee for paint and electronic/electrical equipment.

Source: Realty Nxt

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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