Centre okays ₹1,501.03 crore infra projects in Vizag
The National Apex Committee has approved three major infrastructure projects in Visakhapatnam, totaling ₹1,501.03 crores. These projects aim to enhance the city's drinking water supply and sewerage management systems. Financial support for the projects will be sourced from various national and international financial institutions.
- ▪The approved projects are part of the Urban Challenge Fund scheme by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- ▪The projects include the development of an underground drainage system, a smart water supply system, and the modernization of the bulk water supply system.
- ▪Implementation of these projects is expected to improve civic infrastructure and provide uninterrupted services to residents.
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Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg on Wednesday said that the National Apex Committee (NAC) has accorded approval for three key infrastructure development projects proposed by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) under the “Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)” scheme being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India.The Commissioner stated that these three projects, designed with an estimated cost of ₹1,501.03 crores, have been planned keeping in view the future infrastructure needs of Visakhapatnam city.The projects proposed by GVMC include - Development of Underground Drainage (UGD) System in Madhurawada Zone – ₹658.61 crores, Development of 24/7 Smart Water Supply System in Madhurawada Zone –…
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