VGTM Urban Development Authority

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]

VGTM Urban Development Authority
Agency overview
Formed1978
Dissolved2014
Superseding agency
TypeUrban Planning Agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
HeadquartersVijayawada
16°30′30″N 80°38′30″E
Parent agencyGovernment of Andhra Pradesh
WebsiteVGTMUDA

Jurisdiction

VGTM–UDA is spread over an of 1,954 km2 (754 sq mi) and was expanded to 7,063 km2 (2,727 sq mi) in 2012. The region constitute four urban entities, including two municipal corporations (Vijayawada,Guntur) and two municipalities (Tenali,Mangalagiri).[3][5]

Defunct

It was dissolved to form a new authority in the name of APCRDA.[6]

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. Sandeep Kumar, S. (27 September 2014). "VGTM master plan hits roadblock". The Hindu. Vijayawada. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  4. Reporter, Staff (4 July 2013). "UDA chairman assumes office". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  5. "VGTMUDA". Government of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
  6. "CRDA plans to constitute formal, non-formal wings". The Hindu. Vijayawada. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
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