The Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) Department on Sunday sanctioned ₹400 crore for the development plan of roads and infrastructure works, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg said.The GVMC chief stated in a release that around 205 kms of existing Gravel and Water Bound Macadam (WBM) roads in high- and medium-density areas within GVMC limits would be upgraded into Bituminous (BT)/Cement Concrete (CC) roads, along with end-to-end pavements and associated infrastructure.Of the total ₹400 crore, GVMC would contribute ₹200 crore from its own funds, while Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) would contribute another ₹200 crore from its own funds, he said. VMRDA would transfer its share of funds to GVMC, and the works would be executed by GVMC under the Deposit Contribution Works (DCW) mode.4 key componentsAs part of the action plan, development works would be taken up in saturation mode across all 10 reorganised GVMC zones, giving priority to high-density areas and locations where infrastructure improvements are most required. The works would primarily cover four key components, roads, central medians, central lighting and drains, the Commissioner explained.Before taking up the works, a field survey, analysis and preparation of estimates would be carried out, and the action plan would be finalised based on local requirements and priorities. The necessary procedures would be completed expeditiously and execution of the ₹400 crore development works would be commenced at the earliest, the GVMC chief said. Published - August 30, 2026 07:32 pm IST