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DeutschVGTM Urban Development Authority
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1978 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Dissolved | 2020 |
| Type | Urban Planning Agency |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Headquarters | Vijayawada 16°30′30″N 80°38′30″E / 16.50833°N 80.64167°E |
| Parent agency | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Website | VGTMUDA |
VGTM Urban Development Authority (abbreviated:VGTM–UDA[1]) (also known as Vijayawada Guntur Tenali Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority) is an urban planning agency in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[2] It was formed in the year 1978 and covers Vijayawada, Guntur, Tenali, Mangalagiri and its surrounding areas.[3][4]
Jurisdiction[edit]
VGTM–UDA is spread over an area of 1,954 km2 (754 sq mi) and was expanded to 7,063 km2 (2,727 sq mi) in 2012. The region constitute thirteen urban local bodies, three municipal corporations (Vijayawada, Guntur, Mangalgiri&Tadepalli) and eight municipalities (Gudivada, Nuzvid, Jaggayyapet, Tenali, Sattenapalli, Ponnuru, YSRTadigadapa, Kondapalli) and two Nagar panchayats (nandiagam, Vuyyuru).[3][5]
Defunct[edit]
It was dissolved to form a new authority in the name of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "VGTM-UDA staff worried about future | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority to monitor master plan". The Times of India. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ a b Sandeep Kumar, S. (27 September 2014). "VGTM master plan hits roadblock". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ Staff Reporter (4 July 2013). "UDA chairman assumes office". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "VGTMUDA". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Andhra to get 3 new capital cities as Governor approves two controversial bills". 31 July 2020.