CM unveils plans for Vizag’s development

Chief Minister Nara Chandra Babu Naidu expressed his deep love for Visakhapatnam during a recent meeting focused on development in the region. He praised the city and its people, saying they have a bright future. Naidu mentioned that the residents of Visakhapatnam are highly respected for their intelligence, as shown in recent election results.
Naidu described the people as “principled, honest, and trustworthy,” especially during the tough times after the HudHud cyclone. He recalled how the community came together, noting that when they requested not to burn firecrackers during Diwali, everyone respected that request. This showed the unity and strength of Visakhapatnam’s residents.
During the meeting, several development projects were discussed to improve Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts. Naidu highlighted the need to focus on the Visakhapatnam metro project and better road connections. He urged officials to work smarter and be more innovative in their approach to governance.
Focusing on tourism, Naidu proposed taking advantage of the city’s beautiful coastline and green hills. He suggested creating parks for children and projects to attract tourists for week-long visits, aiming to make Visakhapatnam a top tourist destination. He also announced plans for an outer ring road connecting Vizianagaram, Nellimarla, Bhogapuram, and Anakapalli to Visakhapatnam to improve regional connectivity.
Looking to the future, Naidu wants to see Visakhapatnam grow from its current population of about 2.6 million to 5 million and eventually 10 million, linking it with the Uttarandhra districts. This aligns with the ambitious goals in the 2047 vision document, which aims for a growth rate of 15 percent.
To support this growth, he called for completing all development projects by 2025 or 2026, just before the Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport opens. Naidu stressed the importance of having a proper drainage system and waste management to improve basic infrastructure.
In terms of economic plans, Naidu suggested using energy and human resources by getting companies like Tata and GMR to mentor progress. He also urged for the development of real-time artificial intelligence projects and improving the branding of local agricultural products like areca coffee, pepper, and turmeric to expand their market.
Naidu emphasized the need to develop Anakapalli and Alluri Seetharamaraju districts to meet the agricultural needs of Visakhapatnam. He spoke about efforts to bring Godavari and Polavaram water to help with drinking water shortages. Under the Surya Ghar scheme, he announced plans to provide 200 units of electricity to each household and to focus on upskilling youth for future job opportunities.
Naidu’s vision for Visakhapatnam aims for a balanced approach to urban development, highlighting innovative thinking, strategic planning, and community involvement to ensure a prosperous future for the region. With these ambitious plans, the Chief Minister is set on transforming Visakhapatnam into a symbol of progress and resilience.