GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg conducted extensive field inspections in Madhurawada and Aganampudi to oversee critical water, sewerage, and vending zone developments.

Key Takeaways

  • 28,000 out of 40,000 connections completed under the 24x7 Water Supply Project.
  • ₹116.40 crore pipeline works to be completed within 45 days.
  • ₹658.61 crore Comprehensive Sewerage Project underway in Madhurawada.
  • New Smart Street Vending Zone being developed at Duvvada.

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg undertook an extensive, day-long field inspection across the Madhurawada, North, and Aganampudi Zones this Sunday. The inspection focused on accelerating ongoing infrastructure projects essential for the city's modernization.

A major highlight was the 24x7 Water Supply Project, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). During his visit to Ambedkar Colony in the North Zone, Commissioner Garg interacted with residents to assess the continuity and quality of their water supply. He noted that 28,000 of the targeted 40,000 connections have been successfully implemented, ordering the executing agency to finalize the remaining connections by the end of September.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the integration of large-scale financial assistance from international bodies like the ADB with local municipal execution is crucial for scaling urban utility services. Rapid completion of these projects is vital to prevent urban congestion and water scarcity in growing sectors.

Timely infrastructure execution is the bedrock of sustainable urban living and public health.

The Commissioner also reviewed high-value pipeline works worth ₹116.40 crore funded by the 15th Finance Commission. He issued strict directives to M/s KLSR Infratech to complete the transmission lines from the Aganampudi Water Treatment Plant to Anakapalli and Narava within the next 45 days to ensure immediate relief to residents.

Regarding sanitation, the inspection covered the proposed site for a 20 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Kapuluppada, part of a massive ₹658.61-crore Comprehensive Sewerage Project. Additionally, the Commissioner inspected the progress of the Smart Street Vending Zone at Duvvada, a project designed to provide street vendors with an organized, safe, and dignified environment for their livelihoods.

Did You Know?: The Comprehensive Sewerage Project in Madhurawada is one of the largest urban sanitation initiatives in the region, costing over ₹658 crore.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the deadline for the remaining water connections?
The Commissioner has directed that the remaining connections under the 24x7 project must be completed by the end of September.

2. What is being built at Kapuluppada?
A 20 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) along with a green belt and waste management facilities is being developed at the Kapuluppada site.