Archive · 21 Nov 2025
GVMC Council Unanimously Opposes Ambuja Cement Factory in Pedagantyada
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) council met and passed a resolution against the proposed Ambuja Cement factory in Pedagantyada.
Opposition parties protested, citing health concerns for nearby residents.
The council also discussed and approved various agenda items, including ward-level issues and fund allocation.
One street renaming proposal was rejected.
GVMC council passed a resolution urging state government and environmental bodies to cancel the proposal for Adani Ambuja Cement Company in Pedagantyada
Opposition corporators from YSRC and CPM protested against the privatisation of Vizag steel plant and Ambuja Cement factory
Protestors warned of health hazards due to cement plant's dust and particles exposure to nearby residents
Council discussed and approved 131 agenda items, including ward-level concerns and fund allocation issues
Proposal to rename Relli Street was rejected
- Who
- GVMC Council, led by Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao, along with opposition corporators from YSRC and CPM
- What
- Passed a resolution against Ambuja Cement factory and discussed various agenda items
- When
- Friday
- Where
- GVMC council hall, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To address concerns about the Ambuja Cement factory's potential health hazards and discuss local governance issues
Opposition Parties (YSRC, CPM)
GVMC Council (Majority)
Privatisation of Vizag Steel Plant
Opposition Parties (YSRC, CPM)
Oppose privatisation
GVMC Council (Majority)
Support privatisation (implied)
Ambuja Cement Factory
Opposition Parties (YSRC, CPM)
Oppose the factory due to health concerns
GVMC Council (Majority)
Oppose the factory (unanimous resolution)
- Proposed Cement Factory
- Adani Ambuja Cement Company in Pedagantyada
- Protesters' Concerns
- Health hazards due to dust and particles exposure
- Agenda Items Discussed
- 132 (90 main, 42 table)
- Agenda Items Approved
- 131
- Rejected Proposal
- Renaming Relli Street