Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Visakhapatnam Civic Chief Discusses Long-Term Development With World Bank
Visakhapatnam’s civic commissioner met with representatives from the World Bank.
They discussed how the city can prepare for more people and more business activity.
The commissioner said the city needs long-term plans.
These plans should improve roads, buildings, and other infrastructure.
They should also make civic services better for residents.
The meeting included plans connected to the Visakhapatnam Economic Region.
Officials also discussed major projects that could directly help the public.
The goal was to prepare the city for future growth.
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg met World Bank representatives in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Garg called for long-term development plans to strengthen infrastructure for the city’s growing population.
The plans would also address expanding industrial and economic activities and improve civic services.
Discussions covered development of the Visakhapatnam Economic Region and initiatives within GVMC limits.
Officials discussed infrastructure creation and major public-benefit projects designed for future urban needs.
- Who
- GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg, World Bank representatives Jones, Abhijit Roy and Jyoti Nayak, and other officials.
- What
- They discussed long-term urban development, infrastructure, civic services and major projects.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation chamber in Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- To plan for the city’s growing population, expanding industrial and economic activity, and future urban requirements.
- Civic authority
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
- Commissioner
- Ketan Garg
- Delegation
- World Bank representatives Jones, Abhijit Roy and Jyoti Nayak
- Regional initiative
- Visakhapatnam Economic Region
- Main focus
- Long-term infrastructure and improved civic services
- Projects discussed
- Infrastructure creation and major public-benefit projects
- Other participants
- SS Varma, Anand, KVN Ravi and other officials