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			{{Short description\|Urban planning agency of Vizag}}
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	\|minister1_name = [[Y. ~~S. Jaganmohan Reddy~~]]		\|minister1_name = [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]
	\|minister1_pfo = Chief Minister		\|minister1_pfo = [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh\|Chief Minister]]
	\|minister2_name = [[~~Botsa Satyanarayana~~]]		\|minister2_name = [[Ponguru Narayana]]
	\|minister2_pfo = Minister of Municipal Administration & Urban Development		\|minister2_pfo = [[Ministry of Municipal Administration and Urban Development\|Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development]]
	\|chief1_name = ~~Akkaramani Vijaya Nirmala~~		\|chief1_name = M V Pranav Gopal
	\|chief1_position = ~~Chairman~~		\|chief1_position = Chairperson
	\|chief2_name = ~~P. Koteswara Rao~~ [[Indian Administrative Service\|I.A.S]]		\|chief2_name = K S Viswanathan [[Indian Administrative Service\|I.A.S]]
	\|chief2_position = Metropolitan Commissioner<ref>{{cite web\|title=Koteswara Rao Is New VMRDA Commissioner\|url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh/2019/07/21/koteswara-rao-is-new-vmrda-commissioner\|publisher=Sakshi\|access-date=20 July 2019\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		\|chief2_position = Metropolitan Commissioner<ref>{{cite web\|title=Koteswara Rao Is New VMRDA Commissioner\|url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh/2019/07/21/koteswara-rao-is-new-vmrda-commissioner\|publisher=Sakshi\|access-date=20 July 2019\|location=Visakhapatnam\|archive-date=21 July 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721150131/https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh/2019/07/21/koteswara-rao-is-new-vmrda-commissioner\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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	\|agency_type = Urban Planning Agency		\|agency_type = Urban Planning Agency
	\|parent_agency = Municipal Administration and Urban Development		\|parent_agency = [[Ministry of Municipal Administration and Urban Development]]
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	The '''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority''' ('''VMRDA''') is the urban planning agency of [[Visakhapatnam]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was formed by expanding the existing [[Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority]] (VUDA).<ref name=vmrda>{{cite web\|title=Overview of VMRDA\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=11 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> The VMRDA administers the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of {{Convert\|7,328.86\|km2\|abbr=on}} <ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=Vizag Limits to expand\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms~~\|url-status=live~~\|access-date=24 March 2021\|website=Times of India}}</ref> and covers the districts of [[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]] ~~and~~ [[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]].<ref>{{cite news\|title= Upgradation of VMRDA \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|access-date=21 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=13 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VMRDA loses 1,628 sq.km to new urban development body\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-loses-1628-sq-km-to-new-urban-development-body/articleshow/67966181.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=13 February 2019\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the [[Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region]]. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.		The '''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority''' ('''VMRDA''') is the urban planning agency of [[Visakhapatnam]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was formed by expanding the existing [[Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority]] (VUDA).<ref name=vmrda>{{cite web\|title=Overview of VMRDA\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=11 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> The VMRDA administers the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of {{Convert\|7,328.86\|km2\|abbr=on}} <ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=Vizag Limits to expand\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms\|access-date=24 March 2021\|website=Times of India}}</ref> and covers the districts of [[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]],[[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]] and [[Anakapalli district\|Anakapalli]].<ref>{{cite news\|title= Upgradation of VMRDA \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|access-date=21 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=13 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VMRDA loses 1,628 sq.km to new urban development body\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-loses-1628-sq-km-to-new-urban-development-body/articleshow/67966181.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=13 February 2019\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the [[Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region]]. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.

	== Jurisdiction ==		== Jurisdiction ==
	[[File:VMRDA office building (February 2019).jpg\|thumb\|VMRDA Headquarters at Siripuram, Visakhapatnam]]		[[File:VMRDA office building (February 2019).jpg\|thumb\|VMRDA Headquarters at Siripuram, Visakhapatnam]]
	Under the jurisdiction of VMRDA, the ''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region'' (VMR), comprises, [[Visakhapatnam\|Visakhapatnam city]] and the districts of [[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]] ~~and~~ [[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]]. It is spread over an area of {{convert\|7,328.86\|sqkm\|abbr=on}} <ref>{{cite news \|title=Vizag to expand: 13 mandals added to VMRDA, beach corridor and airport prioritised {{!}} The News Minute \|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834 \|work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=VMRDA area now 7.3k sq km after addition of 13 mandals {{!}} Visakhapatnam News - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms \|work=The Times of India}}</ref> and has a population of {{nowrap\|60 [[lakhs]]}}.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=వుడా ఇకపై జ్ఞాపకమే\|url=https://epaper.andhrajyothy.com/c/31963840\|access-date=5 January 2019\|work=Andhrajyothi\|date=7 September 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		Under the jurisdiction of VMRDA, the ''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region'' (VMR), comprises, [[Visakhapatnam\|Visakhapatnam city]] and the districts of [[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]],[[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]] and [[Anakapalli district\|Anakapalli]]. It is spread over an area of {{convert\|7,328.86\|sqkm\|abbr=on}} <ref>{{cite news \|title=Vizag to expand: 13 mandals added to VMRDA, beach corridor and airport prioritised {{!}} The News Minute \|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834 \|work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=VMRDA area now 7.3k sq km after addition of 13 mandals {{!}} Visakhapatnam News - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms \|work=The Times of India}}</ref> and has a population of {{nowrap\|40.7 [[lakhs]] according to the 2011 census}}.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=వుడా ఇకపై జ్ఞాపకమే\|url=https://epaper.andhrajyothy.com/c/31963840\|access-date=5 January 2019\|work=Andhrajyothi\|date=7 September 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>

	The below table list the urban areas of ''VMR'':		The below table list the urban areas of ''VMR'':
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	The Future Developing Projects by ''VMRDA'' given below.		The Future Developing Projects by ''VMRDA'' given below.

	* [[Mudasarlova Park]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=~~Devlopemnt of park~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/mudasarlova-facelift-plan-set-to-be-finalised-in-two-weeks/articleshow/62595690.cms\|access-date=21 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=22 January 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		* [[Mudasarlova Park]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Mudasarlova facelift plan set to be finalised in two weeks\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/mudasarlova-facelift-plan-set-to-be-finalised-in-two-weeks/articleshow/62595690.cms\|access-date=21 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=22 January 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
	* [[Visakhapatnam Metro]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Metro Works\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/metro-rail-likely-to-gain-steam/article25686279.ece\|access-date=11 December 2018\|work=The Hindu\|date=21 March 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		* Visakhapatnam Metro.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Metro Works\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/metro-rail-likely-to-gain-steam/article25686279.ece\|access-date=11 December 2018\|work=The Hindu\|date=21 March 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
	* Heli Tourism.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Heli Tourism\|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-11-12/Visakhapatnam-Metropolitan-Region-Development-Authority-plans-to-relaunch-heli-tourism-services/440459\|access-date=14 December 2018\|work=The Hans India\|date=18 March 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		* Heli Tourism.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Heli Tourism\|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-11-12/Visakhapatnam-Metropolitan-Region-Development-Authority-plans-to-relaunch-heli-tourism-services/440459\|access-date=14 December 2018\|work=The Hans India\|date=18 March 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
	*~~[[Bheemili-Bhogapuram coastal highway\|~~Beach corridor from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Development projects for vizag get hikes.\|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834~~\|url-status=live~~\|access-date=24 March 2021\|website=News Minute}}</ref>		*Beach corridor from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Development projects for vizag get hikes.\|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834\|access-date=24 March 2021\|website=News Minute}}</ref>
	* [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Smart City\|url=https://www.smartvizag.in/index.php/plan/\|access-date=24 November 2018\|work=Smart Vizag\|date=14 April 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		* [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Smart City\|url=https://www.smartvizag.in/index.php/plan/\|access-date=24 November 2018\|work=Smart Vizag\|date=14 April 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam\|archive-date=26 November 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126115319/https://www.smartvizag.in/index.php/plan/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	* [[Andhra Pradesh Natural History Park, Museum & Research Institute (APNHPM& RI)\|Integrated museum and tourism complex]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Integrated museum and tourism complex\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-to-conduct-eia-study-on-museum-and-tourism-project/articleshow/67050140.cms\|access-date=12 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=28 April 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		* [[Andhra Pradesh Natural History Park, Museum & Research Institute (APNHPM& RI)\|Integrated museum and tourism complex]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Integrated museum and tourism complex\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-to-conduct-eia-study-on-museum-and-tourism-project/articleshow/67050140.cms\|access-date=12 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=28 April 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>

	== Expansion ==		== Expansion ==
	13 mandals of the Visakhapatnam district have been brought under the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). Visakhapatnam District is made up of a total of 46 mandals. 22 were already under VMRDA and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) takes care of 11 mandals.<ref name=":0" />		Thirteen mandals of the Visakhapatnam district have been brought under the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). Visakhapatnam District is made up of a total of 46 mandals. 22 were already under VMRDA and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) takes care of 11 mandals.<ref name=":0" />

	On 23 March 2021, VMRDA has taken the remaining 13 non-Agency mandals under its jurisdiction, taking its total to 52 mandals. This decision comes in light of the rapid urbanisation towards the western corridors of Visakhapatnam city. As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas.<ref name=":0" />		On 23 March 2021, VMRDA has taken the remaining 13 non-Agency mandals under its jurisdiction, taking its total to 52 mandals. This decision comes in light of the rapid urbanisation towards the western corridors of Visakhapatnam city. As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas.<ref name=":0" />
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	==See also==		==See also==
	[[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation]]		*[[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Government of Visakhapatnam]]		[[Category:Government of Visakhapatnam]]
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	[[Category:Urban development authorities of Andhra Pradesh]]		[[Category:Urban development authorities of Andhra Pradesh]]
	[[Category:Uttarandhra]]		[[Category:Uttarandhra]]
	[[Category:2018 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]]		[[Category:2018 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]]
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	The '''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority''' ('''VMRDA''') is the urban planning agency of [[Visakhapatnam]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was formed by expanding the existing [[Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority]] (VUDA).<ref name=vmrda>{{cite web\|title=Overview of VMRDA\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=11 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> The VMRDA administers the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of {{Convert\|7,328.86\|km2\|abbr=on}} <ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=Vizag Limits to expand\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms\|url-status=live\|access-date=24 March 2021\|website=Times of India}}</ref>and covers the districts of [[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]] and [[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]].<ref>{{cite news\|title= Upgradation of VMRDA \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|access-date=21 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=13 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VMRDA loses 1,628 sq.km to new urban development body\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-loses-1628-sq-km-to-new-urban-development-body/articleshow/67966181.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=13 February 2019\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the [[Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region]]. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.		The '''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority''' ('''VMRDA''') is the urban planning agency of [[Visakhapatnam]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was formed by expanding the existing [[Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority]] (VUDA).<ref name=vmrda>{{cite web\|title=Overview of VMRDA\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=11 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> The VMRDA administers the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of {{Convert\|7,328.86\|km2\|abbr=on}} <ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=Vizag Limits to expand\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms\|url-status=live\|access-date=24 March 2021\|website=Times of India}}</ref> and covers the districts of [[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]] and [[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]].<ref>{{cite news\|title= Upgradation of VMRDA \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms\|access-date=21 December 2018\|work=Times of India\|date=13 August 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=VMRDA loses 1,628 sq.km to new urban development body\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-loses-1628-sq-km-to-new-urban-development-body/articleshow/67966181.cms\|work=Times of India\|access-date=13 February 2019\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the [[Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region]]. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.

	== Jurisdiction ==		== Jurisdiction ==
	[[File:VMRDA office building (February 2019).jpg\|thumb\|VMRDA Headquarters at Siripuram, Visakhapatnam]]		[[File:VMRDA office building (February 2019).jpg\|thumb\|VMRDA Headquarters at Siripuram, Visakhapatnam]]
	Under the jurisdiction of VMRDA, the ''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region'' (VMR), comprises, [[Visakhapatnam\|Visakhapatnam city]] and the districts of [[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]] and [[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]]. It is spread over an area of {{convert\|7,328.86\|sqkm\|abbr=on}} <ref>{{cite news \|title=Vizag to expand: 13 mandals added to VMRDA, beach corridor and airport prioritised {{!}} The News Minute \|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834 \|work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=VMRDA area now 7.3k sq km after addition of 13 mandals {{!}} Visakhapatnam News - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms \|work=The Times of India}}</ref> and has a population of {{nowrap\|60 [[lakhs]]}}. <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=వుడా ఇకపై జ్ఞాపకమే\|url=https://epaper.andhrajyothy.com/c/31963840\|access-date=5 January 2019\|work=Andhrajyothi\|date=7 September 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>		Under the jurisdiction of VMRDA, the ''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region'' (VMR), comprises, [[Visakhapatnam\|Visakhapatnam city]] and the districts of [[Vizianagaram district\|Vizianagaram]] and [[Visakhapatnam district\|Visakhapatnam]]. It is spread over an area of {{convert\|7,328.86\|sqkm\|abbr=on}} <ref>{{cite news \|title=Vizag to expand: 13 mandals added to VMRDA, beach corridor and airport prioritised {{!}} The News Minute \|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834 \|work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=VMRDA area now 7.3k sq km after addition of 13 mandals {{!}} Visakhapatnam News - Times of India \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms \|work=The Times of India}}</ref> and has a population of {{nowrap\|60 [[lakhs]]}}.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=వుడా ఇకపై జ్ఞాపకమే\|url=https://epaper.andhrajyothy.com/c/31963840\|access-date=5 January 2019\|work=Andhrajyothi\|date=7 September 2018\|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>

	The below table list the urban areas of ''VMR'':		The below table list the urban areas of ''VMR'':
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	== Expansion ==		== Expansion ==
	13 mandals of the Visakhapatnam district have been brought under the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). Visakhapatnam District is made up of a total of 46 mandals. 22 were already under VMRDA and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) takes care of 11 mandals. <ref name=":0" />		13 mandals of the Visakhapatnam district have been brought under the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). Visakhapatnam District is made up of a total of 46 mandals. 22 were already under VMRDA and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) takes care of 11 mandals.<ref name=":0" />

	On 23 March 2021, VMRDA has taken the remaining 13 non-Agency mandals under its jurisdiction, taking its total to 52 mandals. This decision comes in light of the rapid urbanisation towards the western corridors of Visakhapatnam city. As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas. <ref name=":0" />		On 23 March 2021, VMRDA has taken the remaining 13 non-Agency mandals under its jurisdiction, taking its total to 52 mandals. This decision comes in light of the rapid urbanisation towards the western corridors of Visakhapatnam city. As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas.<ref name=":0" />

	Narsipatnam, Rolugunta, Chodavaram, and Madugula are a few of the 13 mandals. In total, they cover 431 villages and are spread across an area of {{convert\|2280.19\|sqkm\|abbr=on}}. According to sources, these mandals are said to have the potential to develop as urban areas. With this new inclusion, the jurisdiction of VMRDA has extended to a total of {{convert\|7328.86\|sqkm\|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":0" />		Narsipatnam, Rolugunta, Chodavaram, and Madugula are a few of the 13 mandals. In total, they cover 431 villages and are spread across an area of {{convert\|2280.19\|sqkm\|abbr=on}}. According to sources, these mandals are said to have the potential to develop as urban areas. With this new inclusion, the jurisdiction of VMRDA has extended to a total of {{convert\|7328.86\|sqkm\|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":0" />

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|chief1_name = Akkaramani Vijaya Nirmala
|chief1_position = Chairman
|chief2_name = P. Koteswara Rao [[Indian Administrative Service|I.A.S]]
|chief2_position = Metropolitan Commissioner<ref>{{cite web|title=Koteswara Rao Is New VMRDA Commissioner|url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh/2019/07/21/koteswara-rao-is-new-vmrda-commissioner|publisher=Sakshi|access-date=20 July 2019|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
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|agency_type = Urban Planning Agency
|parent_agency = Municipal Administration and Urban Development
|child1_agency =
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|website = {{url|http://www.vmrda.gov.in/}}
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The '''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority''' ('''VMRDA''') is the urban planning agency of [[Visakhapatnam]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It was formed by expanding the existing [[Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority]] (VUDA).<ref name=vmrda>{{cite web|title=Overview of VMRDA|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms|work=Times of India|access-date=11 August 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> The VMRDA administers the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of {{Convert|7,328.86|km2|abbr=on}} <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Vizag Limits to expand|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms|url-status=live|access-date=24 March 2021|website=Times of India}}</ref>and covers the districts of [[Visakhapatnam district|Visakhapatnam]] and [[Vizianagaram district|Vizianagaram]].<ref>{{cite news|title= Upgradation of VMRDA |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vizag-to-get-bigger-adds-1200-sq-km/articleshow/65253498.cms|access-date=21 December 2018|work=Times of India|date=13 August 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=VMRDA loses 1,628 sq.km to new urban development body|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-loses-1628-sq-km-to-new-urban-development-body/articleshow/67966181.cms|work=Times of India|access-date=13 February 2019|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref> It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the [[Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region]]. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.

== Jurisdiction ==
[[File:VMRDA office building (February 2019).jpg|thumb|VMRDA Headquarters at Siripuram, Visakhapatnam]]
Under the jurisdiction of VMRDA, the ''Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region'' (VMR), comprises, [[Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam city]] and the districts of [[Vizianagaram district|Vizianagaram]] and [[Visakhapatnam district|Visakhapatnam]]. It is spread over an area of {{convert|7,328.86|sqkm|abbr=on}} <ref>{{cite news |title=Vizag to expand: 13 mandals added to VMRDA, beach corridor and airport prioritised {{!}} The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834 |work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=VMRDA area now 7.3k sq km after addition of 13 mandals {{!}} Visakhapatnam News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-area-now-7-3k-sq-km-after-addition-of-13-mandals/articleshow/81657001.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> and has a population of {{nowrap|60 [[lakhs]]}}. <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news|title=వుడా ఇకపై జ్ఞాపకమే|url=https://epaper.andhrajyothy.com/c/31963840|access-date=5 January 2019|work=Andhrajyothi|date=7 September 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>

The below table list the urban areas of ''VMR'':
{| class="wikitable" style="width:200pt,"
|-
! colspan="3" style="text-align: center," |Jurisdiction
|-
! style="text-align: center," |Settlement Type
! style="text-align: center," |Name
! style="text-align: center," |Total
|-
! Municipal Corporations
| [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation|GVMC]], [[Vizianagaram Municipal Corporation|Vizianagaram]] || 2
|-
! Municipalities
| [[Yelamanchili]], [[Narsipatnam]]|| 2
|-
! Nagar Panchayat
| [[Nellimarla]]|| 1
|}

== Developing Projects ==
The Future Developing Projects by ''VMRDA'' given below.

* [[Mudasarlova Park]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Devlopemnt of park|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/mudasarlova-facelift-plan-set-to-be-finalised-in-two-weeks/articleshow/62595690.cms|access-date=21 December 2018|work=Times of India|date=22 January 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
* [[Visakhapatnam Metro]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Metro Works|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/metro-rail-likely-to-gain-steam/article25686279.ece|access-date=11 December 2018|work=The Hindu|date=21 March 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
* Heli Tourism.<ref>{{cite news|title=Heli Tourism|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-11-12/Visakhapatnam-Metropolitan-Region-Development-Authority-plans-to-relaunch-heli-tourism-services/440459|access-date=14 December 2018|work=The Hans India|date=18 March 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
*[[Bheemili-Bhogapuram coastal highway|Beach corridor from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Development projects for vizag get hikes.|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vizag-expand-13-mandals-added-vmrda-beach-corridor-and-airport-prioritised-145834|url-status=live|access-date=24 March 2021|website=News Minute}}</ref>
* [[Smart Cities Mission]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Smart City|url=https://www.smartvizag.in/index.php/plan/|access-date=24 November 2018|work=Smart Vizag|date=14 April 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>
* [[Andhra Pradesh Natural History Park, Museum & Research Institute (APNHPM& RI)|Integrated museum and tourism complex]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Integrated museum and tourism complex|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/vmrda-to-conduct-eia-study-on-museum-and-tourism-project/articleshow/67050140.cms|access-date=12 December 2018|work=Times of India|date=28 April 2018|location=Visakhapatnam}}</ref>

== Expansion ==
13 mandals of the Visakhapatnam district have been brought under the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA). Visakhapatnam District is made up of a total of 46 mandals. 22 were already under VMRDA and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) takes care of 11 mandals. <ref name=":0" />

On 23 March 2021, VMRDA has taken the remaining 13 non-Agency mandals under its jurisdiction, taking its total to 52 mandals. This decision comes in light of the rapid urbanisation towards the western corridors of Visakhapatnam city. As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas. <ref name=":0" />

Narsipatnam, Rolugunta, Chodavaram, and Madugula are a few of the 13 mandals. In total, they cover 431 villages and are spread across an area of {{convert|2280.19|sqkm|abbr=on}}. According to sources, these mandals are said to have the potential to develop as urban areas. With this new inclusion, the jurisdiction of VMRDA has extended to a total of {{convert|7328.86|sqkm|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":0" />

==See also==
[[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation]]

==References==
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