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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Ride along Vizag Beach Road on double-decker bus to be a reality soon
Ever dreamt of travelling along the scenic Beach Road from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam in a double-decker open-top bus, covering the pristine coastline on one side and lush green hills on the other? Well, it may become a reality soon as the Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL), in collaboration with the Tourism Department, is planning to introduce double-decker bus services, covering key tourist hotspots in Visakhapatnam. The Ashok Leyland Group donated a double-decker bus to the Andhra Pradesh government to promote tourism in the State. IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has ensured that the bus is allocated to Visakhapatnam, recognising the strong tourism potential of the city. Tender floated Building on this, the GVSCCL, with the support of the Tourism Department, is planning to procure two more double-decker buses by using the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. Tenders (Request for Proposal) have already been floated for this purpose and the last date for accepting the proposals is May 31. Chief Engineer G. Siva Prasad Raju states that the new service will operate on a 'hop-on, hop-off' model, providing tourists with an innovative and flexible way to explore the city's tourist attractions. 'For example, a tourist can board the bus at RK Beach and get off at Tenneti Park to spend some time there and hop onto another bus to reach Rushikonda. The buses will operate on a circuit, with high frequency to suit passengers' needs, allowing tourists to explore the city at their own pace,' he explains. Of the three proposed bus services, two will feature closed-top decks, while one will have an open-top design. The decision has been taken, keeping in the view of the local weather conditions and preferences of tourists. The authorities are yet to finalise the routes and fare structures. The initial plan focuses on the Beach Road stretch from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam, which features a string of tourist spots including Kursura Submarine Museum, Visakha Museum, Kailasagiri Ropeway, Tenneti Park, Jodugullapalem View Point, Rushikonda Beach, and Erra Matti Dibbalu. Future expansions may include other popular locations such as the Simhachalam temple and One Town.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Vizag to get three working women's hostels at a cost of ₹172 crore
In a significant development aimed at promoting gender-inclusive urban infrastructure and enhancing the women labour force participation rate (LFPR), the Government of Andhra Pradesh has accorded administrative sanction for the construction of three working women's hostels in the city. The authorities have finalised three strategic locations – Mudasarlova, Madhurawada and Narava. The project will be implemented by the Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL) in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The cost of the project is estimated to be around ₹172 crore. Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, S. Suresh Kumar in a release recently said that this project is being undertaken as part of the Central government's special assistance to the States for Capital Investment scheme (SASCI) for 2024–25, which has received approval from the Ministry of Finance. 'This support underscores a shared commitment between the State and Union governments to enhance the ease of living and economic participation of women,' he said. As per the officials, a two-acre land has been identified near BRTS Road at Mudasarlova for the first campus. The hostel will be constructed at a cost of ₹90.54 crore there. The second hostel will be built on 1.14 acres at Madhurawada with a budget of ₹51.08 crore. The third hostel will come up at Narava with a budget of ₹30.40 crore. The working women hostels will be equipped with modern amenities, adequate parking, food court and space for recreational and cultural activities. These facilities will provide safe, and well-equipped accommodation for working women, thereby supporting their mobility, independence, and access to employment opportunities. The State government has asked the authorities from the MEPMA and the GVSCCL to oversee the implementation of the project. All procedural requirements, including Public Financial Management System (PFMS) integration, financial reporting, and adherence to project timelines, must be strictly followed as per the guidelines. 'The initiative represents a forward-looking approach by the government to create inclusive urban environments that empower women and drive sustainable development,' Mr. Suresh Kumar said.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh government sanctions three women's hostels in Vizag
Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh govt has granted administrative sanction for the construction of working women's hostels at three locations in Visakhapatnam, including Mudasarlova, Madhurawada, and Narava. The hostel at Mudasarlova, adjacent to the BRTS (bus rapid transit system) road, will be built on two acres, while the facility at Madhurawada will come up on about 1.1 acre Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL), a special purpose vehicle floated to implement Vizag Smart City project, will implement this project under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. Under this PPP model, ownership of hostels will remain with the state govt, while a private entity will manage operations and maintenance. With an approved capital outlay of Rs 172 crore, the proposal was submitted under the Union govt's special assistance to states for capital investment (SASCI) scheme for 2024–25 and has received formal the limited availability of govt-run hostels for working women, these facilities are expected to meet significant public demand. Recent expansions in Visakhapatnam's IT, pharmaceutical, and service sectors have created more employment opportunities, potentially attracting a larger workforce and students seeking higher education or professional training. In this context, the new hostels will serve as essential infrastructure for women relocating to the city for work or for higher claim that the initiative will advance gender-inclusive urban infrastructure and increase female labour force participation. The key objective of these propose hostels is to provide safe, secure, and affordable accommodations for working women and those preparing to enter the workforce. Experts claim that such facilities are vital for enhancing women's economic participation, which will be a crucial step in achieving the vision of 'women-led development.'Municipal administration and urban development principal secretary S Suresh Kumar said that these hostels will be equipped with modern amenities, ample parking, food courts, and spaces for recreational and cultural activities. "By offering well-furnished, secure accommodations, these hostels will support women's mobility, independence, and access to employment opportunities. Following administrative approval, the govt has directed the Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) mission director and the GVSCCL CEO to oversee implementation," he said."All procedural requirements—including public financial management system integration, financial reporting, and strict adherence to project timelines—must align with the scheme's guidelines. This initiative reflects the Andhra Pradesh government's forward-thinking approach to creating inclusive urban spaces that empower women and foster sustainable development," Kumar central scheme aims to ensure the availability of safe, strategically located accommodations for working women and those pursuing higher education or vocational training in areas where employment opportunities for women exist.
