GVMC ward delimitation process reaches final stage
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has completed its ward delimitation process, increasing the number of wards from 98 to 120. This change comes in response to the city's rapid expansion and rising population. The proposals will soon be made public for citizen feedback before being sent to the State government for approval.
- ▪The GVMC is increasing the number of wards from 98 to 120 due to city expansion.
- ▪Population uniformity was a key focus, aiming for around 15,800 residents per ward.
- ▪Public feedback will be solicited for one week after the draft proposals are released.
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The process of ward delimitation in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has reportedly been completed, with the final file now reaching the Municipal Commissioner from the Town Planning Department for further action.The exercise gathered pace after the State government recently directed the civic body to increase the number of wards in GVMC from the existing 98 to 120, in view of the rapid expansion of city limits and the rising population in several peripheral areas.
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