Archive · 20 Sep 2025
GVMC Removes Over 1,000 Encroachments in Anti-Encroachment Drive
The city of Visakhapatnam is clearing up sidewalks and roads.
Over the last two days, they got rid of more than a thousand things that were blocking the way.
People had complained about these blockages, which were making it hard to walk and causing traffic jams.
The city is working hard to keep roads clear for everyone.
GVMC conducted an anti-encroachment drive under Operation Lungs 2.0.
1,053 encroachments were removed in two days.
Complaints about blocked footpaths and traffic congestion led to the operation.
The operation targeted major roads and junctions.
The drive involved all eight zones of the city.
- Who
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)
- What
- Removed encroachments
- When
- Within the past two days
- Where
- Across all eight zones of Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To ensure smoother traffic and pedestrian movement.
GVMC
Public
Objective
GVMC
To improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
Public
To have accessible public spaces.
- Initiative
- Operation Lungs 2.0
- Action
- Removal of encroachments
- Total Encroachments Removed
- 1,053
- Time Frame
- Two days
- Objective
- Ensure smoother traffic and pedestrian movement
- Areas Affected
- All eight zones of Visakhapatnam
