VGTM Urban Development Authority

VGTM Urban Development Authority

Agency overview
Formed	1978
Preceding agency	Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority
Dissolved	2020
Type	Urban Planning Agency
Jurisdiction	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Headquarters	Vijayawada 16°30′30″N 80°38′30″E
Parent agency	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Website	VGTMUDA

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 km^2 (754 sq mi) and was expanded to 7,063 km^2 (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. 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.