MA&UD approves 11 projects to enhance urban liveability
MA&UD Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, at a meeting at the Secretariat on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) reviewed a portfolio of 30 revenue-generating projects across the State, which focus on enhancing urban liveability and sustainability.
The projects include development of waste to energy facility in Kurnool, Kadapa, Nellore and Kakinada-Rajahmundry, construction of a modern bus stand in Chittoor. Also, for Visakhapatnam, monetisation of land at Rushikonda and ropeway to Kailasagiri, have been approved, according to a release from the department on Tuesday.
In addition to the above, the government intends to take up urban infrastructure initiatives such as development of city roads in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for enhanced traffic management, road safety, and seamless urban transport. According to the release, a slew of tourism-friendly urban development projects under Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) are also being launched.
The Principal Secretary said that these projects are designed to address critical infrastructure gaps and to attract private investment, generate employment, and improve the quality of urban life. He added that the emphasis on PPP and hybrid financing models ensures optimal risk-sharing and better outcomes for public service delivery.
Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration, representatives from the Finance Department, Andhra Pradesh Urban Infrastructure Asset Management Limited (APUIAML), and Municipal Commissioners took part in the meeting.
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