Visakhapatnam, which is emerging as a smart city, is competing with the country’s major cities. In terms of awards and rankings, displaying the same competitiveness. In the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework 2.0 rankings, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada were the only cities from Andhra Pradesh to receive a four-star grade. Dr. G. Laxmisha, GVMC Commissioner, attended a symposium in Surat sponsored by the Union Ministry of Home and Urban Affairs titled “Smart Cities – Smart Corporation.”
On the second day, the Commissioner attended the ‘Smart Cities Urbanisation’ conference and received the Smart Cities Assessment Framework-2.0’s 4 Star Rating Award for Visakhapatnam. According to the commissioner, Visakhapatnam obtained a 4-star grade for environmental preservation.
On the second day, the Commissioner attended the ‘Smart Cities Urbanization’ conference and received the Smart Cities Assessment Framework-2.0’s 4 Star Rating Award for Visakhapatnam. According to the commissioner, Visakhapatnam obtained a 4-star grade for environmental preservation. Through a powerpoint presentation, Commissioner Laxmisha detailed the numerous solar projects established under the auspices of GVMC in Visakhapatnam city.
