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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Govt comes up with fresh sops for construction of green buildings
Vijayawada: In a major push towards sustainable urban development, the state government announced on Thursday a fresh set of policy incentives to promote green building construction. Principal secretary for municipal administration and urban development (MA&UD) S Suresh Kumar addressing the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Andhra Summit 2025 held in Amaravati on Tuesday reiterated the state's commitment to climate-resilient infrastructure, emphasising the building sector's role as a critical intervention point for climate action, contributing nearly 40 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. He stressed that sustainability must be integrated at the design stage to avoid costly retrofits, noting that 70 per cent of India's built environment for 2030 is yet to be constructed, presenting a historic opportunity to embed green norms in urban planning. The government introduced new fiscal benefits, including impact fee concessions of 10 per cent for IGBC Silver-rated buildings, 15 per cent for Gold-rated, and 20 per cent for Platinum-rated, alongside registration fee refunds of 10 per cent for Silver, 15 per cent for Gold, and 20 per cent for Platinum upon project completion. These measures complement existing incentives, such as a 20 per cent reduction in permit fees, flexibility to pay development charges in four equal installments, and a 20 per cent one-time concession on property transfer duty for projects sold within three years, subject to occupancy certificate submission. The state is also extending green building standards to public infrastructure, with the Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (APMRCL) and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) signing Memoranda of Understanding with IGBC to certify metro stations, depots, municipal buildings, and infrastructure under green norms. Suresh Kumar urged citizens to choose green-certified homes and engage in community-level sustainability initiatives. The summit convened representatives from MA&UD, APCRDA, APMRCL, NREDCAP, along with leading urban planners, infrastructure developers, technology experts, and sustainability advocates from across India to discuss strategies for advancing green construction.
Hans India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Palla seeks recalibration of Vizag Metro alignment
Mangalagiri: In a move underscoring growing public unease over the alignment of the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, TDP State president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao, on Tuesday held deliberations with the Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL), N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy, seeking a comprehensive reassessment of the proposed route. The meeting, which took place at the APMRCL headquarters in Mangalagiri, comes amid mounting representations from local stakeholders — including members of the Gajuwaka Building Association, residential communities, and small business owners — who have raised red flags about the potential displacement and land acquisition implications of the current metro alignment. Srinivasa Rao, voicing these apprehensions, contended that the existing alignment, originally drawn up in 2015, may no longer reflect the realities of Visakhapatnam's evolving urban fabric. Citing rapid infrastructural expansion and shifting land use patterns, he urged that the design be revisited through an updated field inspection and ground-level verification. He further emphasised that while the metro project was an indispensable infrastructural leap for the city, its implementation must be people-centric and sensitive to livelihood concerns. 'Development cannot — and should not — come at the expense of public welfare. The metro must be designed with the citizen at its core, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum benefit,' Srinivasa Rao stated. In response, Ramakrishna Reddy assured the formation of a fresh technical committee to undertake a holistic review of the alignment, with a mandate to assess social impact and optimise land acquisition. The review is expected to balance engineering feasibility with socio-economic considerations, thereby charting a course that is both progressive and equitable. The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, in its first phase, envisions a 46.23-kilometre network comprising 42 stations. The revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), recently approved by the State government, has paved the way for tender issuance on July 28. The Rs 11,498-crore initiative will necessitate the acquisition of 99.22 acres of land. Social Impact Assessment (SIA) consultations held from July 16 to 18 identified 204 project-affected families and 108 families facing displacement. As the project progresses towards execution, Wednesday;s dialogue underscores the critical importance of sustained engagement between policymakers, implementing agencies, and the public to ensure inclusive and harmonious urban transformation.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Gajuwaka MLA seeks reassessment of Vizag Metro route to safeguard public interests
VIJAYAWADA/VISAKHAPATNAM Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Andhra Pradesh unit president and Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao on Tuesday held deliberations with Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) Managing Director N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy, seeking a comprehensive reassessment of the proposed route of Metro Rail Project in Visakhapatnam. The meeting, which took place at the APMRCL headquarters in Mangalagiri, comes amid mounting representations from the local stakeholders, including the members of the Gajuwaka Building Association, residential communities, and small business owners who have raised red flags about the potential displacement and land acquisition implications of the current metro alignment. Mr. Srinivasa Rao, voicing these apprehensions, contended that the existing alignment, originally drawn up in 2015, may no longer reflect the realities of Visakhapatnam's evolving urban fabric. Citing rapid infrastructural expansion and shifting land use patterns, he urged that the design be revisited through an updated field inspection and ground-level verification. Emphasising that the metro project is an indispensable infrastructural leap for the city, Mr. Srinivasa Rao said its implementation must be people-centric and sensitive to livelihood concerns. In response, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy assured the formation of a fresh technical committee to undertake a holistic review of the alignment, with a mandate to assess social impact and optimise land acquisition. The review is expected to balance engineering feasibility with socio-economic considerations, thereby charting a course that is both progressive and equitable. The Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, in its first phase, envisions a 46.23-km network comprising 42 stations. The revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), recently approved by the State government, has paved the way for tender issuance on July 28. The ₹11,498-crore initiative will necessitate the acquisition of 99.22 acres of land. Social Impact Assessment (SIA) consultations held from July 16 to 18 identified 204 project-affected families and 108 families facing displacement.
New Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Tenders invited for Phase-1 Vijayawada metro rail project
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) has floated an international e-procurement tender for the construction of Phase-1 of the Vijayawada Metro Rail project. Marking a significant milestone in the city's long-awaited metro journey, the project covers a total of 38.40 km across two corridors. In a tender notice issued on Monday, APMRCL Managing Director NP Ramakrishna Reddy stated that the corporation is inviting open online tenders through international competitive bidding under the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model. The scope of work includes engineering, design, and construction of the metro viaduct, a 4.7-km double-decker flyover-cum-metro viaduct, one underground metro station, and 32 elevated stations. According to APMRCL, Corridor-1 will run from Pandit Nehru Bus Stand (PNBS) to Gannavaram Bus Stand along NH-16, covering major commercial zones. Corridor-2 will stretch from the Bus Station to Penamaluru, connecting residential clusters and eastern suburbs. The Vijayawada metro project aims to reduce traffic congestion, cut vehicular pollution, and provide fast, affordable urban transit to the growing population of the city. Spain-based TYPSA Consultancy has been appointed to oversee design, technical support, and project supervision. Corridor-1 will also feature a 4-lane flyover integrated with the metro structure, making it one of the first such urban infrastructure initiatives in the State. Interested contractors can download the tender documents and submit bids through the Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited website ( or the State procurement portal ( The metro project is expected to usher in a new era of sustainable public transport in the Vijayawada metropolitan region.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tenders invited for Phase 1 of 6,250 crore Vizag metro project
1 2 Vijayawada: The AP Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) invited e-tenders for the Phase 1 construction of the Visakhapatnam metro rail project works valued at 6,250 crore, excluding GST, on an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis on Friday. According to the e-tender uploaded on the APMRCL website, the metro rail corporation invited tenders for the engineering, design, and construction of a viaduct length of 46.23 km across three corridors. This includes 20.16 km of Double Decker Four Lane Flyover cum Metro Viaduct and 42 elevated metro stations along the three corridors in the Steel City. The Phase 1 of the projects is targeted to be completed in 30 months, while it is 24 months for the Double Decker 4 Lane Flyover from the commencement date. Further, the interested bidders are directed to download the tender documents from the AP e-procurement tender portal at from July 28, with September 12 being the last date for downloading the tender documents. It further instructed the interested bidders to send their queries and clarifications through email or post by 5 pm on August 11 regarding the project, while the pre-bid meeting is scheduled to be held at 11:30 am virtually on August 12 at the APMRCL Mangalagiri office, followed by a site visit. "The tender submission date will start from 3 pm on September 5 and will end at 3 pm on September 12, with the opening of technical bids taking place at 3:30 pm on September 12," the tender notification read. For more details, the bidders are directed to visit and websites. The Phase 1 of the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail Project, costing 11,498 crore, will be executed in three corridors. Corridor 1 will start from Steel Plan Junction to Kommadi on NH-16, spanning 34.26 kilometres. Corridor 2 will start from Gurudwara to Old Post Office, spanning 5.28 kilometres, while the last corridor will be from Thatichatlapalem to Chinna Waltair (RK Beach), spanning 6.91 kilometres.
