Archive · 28 Jul 2025
GVMC Launches 'Operation LUNGS' to Clear Encroachments
GVMC in Visakhapatnam is starting 'Operation LUNGS' to protect open spaces.
These are areas meant for parks and public use that have been built on illegally.
Officials found buildings on 15 of these spaces.
This happened because people were building without permission, including some politicians.
The GVMC is working with special teams to remove the buildings and make the city greener.
GVMC launched 'Operation LUNGS' to address encroachments on open spaces.
The initiative aims to restore open spaces within GVMC limits.
Encroachments by political leaders and others led to issues for residents.
15 reserved open spaces were targeted in the first phase of the operation.
The town planning department is leading the initiative with support from various teams and police.
- Who
- The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) led by the Commissioner and Mayor.
- What
- GVMC launched 'Operation LUNGS' to remove encroachments and restore open spaces.
- When
- The operation commenced after a review meeting at the GVMC head office.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, across multiple zones within GVMC limits.
- Why
- To restore open spaces and address encroachments.
- Initiative Name
- Operation LUNGS
- Organization
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)
- Objective
- Remove Encroachments, Restore Open Spaces
- Action
- Demolition of Encroachments
- Identified Encroachments
- Sangivalasa, Prashanthi Nagar, Teachers Layout, DRK Raju Township layout, Madhurawada, ASR Nagar, East Point Colony, HB Colony, Nakkavanipalem layout, Marripalem layout, Lankelapalem, Shivaji Nagar and Godavari Township
- Involved Departments
- Town planning department, special teams, zonal commissioners, police
