- Municipal administration minister says proposals for 76.9 km Visakha Metro Rail project have been submitted to the Centre
- It is proposed to implement the project in two phases, with Phase-I for 46.23 km and Phase-II for 30.67 km
- The same is submitted to Government of India for approval of 46.23 km in Phase-I with cent per cent Central assistance as per metro rail policy and the project will commence soon after receiving Central government’s approval