VGTM Urban Development Authority

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VGTM Urban Development Authority
Agency overview
Formed1978
Preceding agency
Dissolved2020
TypeUrban Planning Agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
HeadquartersVijayawada
16°30′30″N 80°38′30″E / 16.50833°N 80.64167°E / 16.50833; 80.64167
Parent agencyGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
WebsiteVGTMUDA

VGTM Urban Development Authority (abbreviated as 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

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

It was dissolved to form a new authority in the name of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority.[6]


Chairmans

VGTM-UDA Chairman's
Sno. Chairman Party Constituency Term Start Term End
1. V.Srinivas Reddy INC Guntur 2013 2014
2. M.Vishnu INC Vijayawada 2004 2007
3. K.Saradha TDP Guntur 2000 2004
4. D.V.Balavardhanrao TDP Gannavaram 1996 2000
5. K.Ramarao TDP Tiruvuru 1994 1996
6. T.Premnath TDP Vijayawada 1989 1989
7. N.Gandhi TDP Vijayawada 1987 1989
8. U.V.Pandurangarao TDP Guntur 1985 1987
9. M.S.S.Koteswararao TDP Mangalagiri 1983 1985
10. G.Siris Raju INC Vijayawada 1981 1982
11. V.Naghabhusanam INC Guntur 1978 1980

References

  1. ^ "VGTM-UDA staff worried about future | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority to monitor master plan". The Times of India. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  3. ^ a b Sandeep Kumar, S. (27 September 2014). "VGTM master plan hits roadblock". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  4. ^ Staff Reporter (4 July 2013). "UDA chairman assumes office". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  5. ^ "VGTMUDA". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Andhra to get 3 new capital cities as Governor approves two controversial bills". 31 July 2020.