Collector reviews GVMC works, sets summer action plan

District Collector M. Abhishikt Kishore on Friday conducted a comprehensive review of civic administration with Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg and other senior officials. The visit marked his first to the GVMC in his capacity as Special Officer after assuming charge as District Collector.

During the meeting, the Collector reviewed the functioning of various departments and examined revenue and expenditure details. He stressed the need to secure a top rank in the national cleanliness surveys. He directed officials to set up summer water kiosks with CSR support to provide drinking water, buttermilk and ORS sachets to commuters across the city. He also instructed that road works be completed ahead of the commencement of operations at Bhogapuram Airport and called for resolution of land-related issues in coordination with the Joint Collector.