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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" /> | ||