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GVMC Review Flags Project Delays and Weak Quality Monitoring

Officials reviewed how city improvement projects are progressing in Visakhapatnam.

Some projects have not been completed on time.

M. Abhishek Kishore asked officials to speed up the work.

He also said the quality of construction must be checked continuously.

The review included roads, parks, drains, streetlights, water facilities and other public projects.

Officials were told to solve problems occurring at work sites.

They must also plan infrastructure for future population and traffic growth.

A detailed update on each project will be presented at the next meeting.

Key facts

Review authority: M. Abhishek Kishore, Visakhapatnam district collector and GVMC special officer
Municipal commissioner: Ketan Garg
Projects reviewed: Works scheduled for 2025–26 and priority works for 2026–27
Funding and programmes: 15th Finance Commission initiatives, GVMC funds, Urban Challenge Fund, Amrit 2.0 and Project Sarathi
Infrastructure covered: Roads, junctions, footpaths, drains, parks, cemeteries, medians, toilets, streetlights and water facilities
Required follow-up: Officials must provide project status, permissions, tender details, work orders, progress and expected completion dates
Special focus: Beachside parks are to be developed more attractively

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