Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Explained
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
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| Coa Pic: | File:Vmc-logo-big.png |
| Coa Res: | 300px |
| House Type: | Municipal Corporation |
| Foundation: | [1] |
| Leader1 Type: | Mayor |
| Leader2 Type: | Deputy Mayor |
| Leader2: | Bellam Durga
Avuthu Sailaja Reddy |
| Leader3 Type: | Municipal commissioner |
| Leader3: | Sri Dhyanachandra H.M, I.A.S[2] |
| Structure1: | File:India Vijayawada Municipal Corporation 2021.svg |
| Last Election1: | 10 March 2021 |
| Structure1 Res: | 250px |
| Political Groups1: | Government (50)
Opposition (14)
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| Next Election1: | 2026 |
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) is the civic body that governs the city of Vijayawada, second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
History
The Vijayawada Municipality was created on 1 April 1888. It was named as a selection grade municipality in 1960 and to corporation in 1981. In 1985 Gunadala, Patamata and Bhavanipuram village panchayats, Payakapuram, Kundavari Kandrika were merged in the corporation.[3] [4]
Administration
The area of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is 61.88km2. The city constitutes 64 political wards.[5]
The Corporation is administered by an elected body headed by the Mayor. The corporation population as per the 2011 census was 1,039,518 with 527,307 males and a female population of 512,211. The present mayor is Rayana Bhagyalakshmi[6] and the municipal commissioner is Sri Dhyanachandra H.M, I.A.S.[7]
Civic services
The corporation provides protected drinking water to its public and is the forerunner in the state with everyday supply of 39e6USgal water to the city residents. The other services undertaken by the corporation authorities are: Internal roads extension; underground drainage project with JNNURM; solid waste management which is recycled at waste to energy plants for power production; health centers; maternity hospitals; schools from elementary to high schools and even providing midday meals to students.
The Krishna River, groundwater and overhead tanks are the source of drinking water for the city residents. The underground and open draining systems are implemented for wastewater. There are also sewage treatment plants and the Budameru, Gundutippa, Islampeta and HB drains are utilized for draining out wastewater. The Railway dumping yard is utilized for solid waste dumping and some of the solid waste produced is made useful by converting them into manures.[8]
Functions
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is created for the following functions:[9] [10]
- Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority.
- Approving construction of new buildings and authorising use of land for various purposes.
- Improvement of the town's economic and social status,
- Arrangements of water supply towards commercial, residential and industrial purposes.
- Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments.
- Creation of solid waste management, public health system and sanitary services.
- Working for the development of ecological aspect like development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection.
- Working for the development of weaker sections of the society like mentally and physically handicapped, old-age and gender-biased people.
- Making efforts for improvement of slums and poverty removal in the town.
Revenue sources
The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government.[11] [12] [13]
Revenue from taxes
Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation.
- Property tax.
- Profession tax.
- Entertainment tax.
- Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax.
- Advertisement tax.
Revenue from non-tax sources
Following is the Non Tax related revenue for the corporation.
- Water usage charges.
- Fees from Documentation services.
- Rent received from municipal property.
- Funds from municipal bonds.
Infrastructure
Certain municipal sporting infrastructure in the city are maintained by the corporation, which includes, Indira Gandhi Stadium, indoor stadiums, swimming pools and Gymnasiums. There are parks and open spaces as part of city greenery projects.
Awards and achievements
Accolades and awards won by VMC include:
- National Urban Water Award (2009)[14] [15]
- CRISIL Best Practices Award for the "Siti e-Governance" Project
- CSI Nihilent runner-up award was conferred by Ministry of Information and Technology
- Stockholm Challenge Award finalist
- ISO 9001 Certified for Quality Management System
List of Mayors
See main article: List of mayors of Vijayawada.
Elections
2021 VMC election
Five wards were added, taking the total count of wards to 64.
2014 VMC election
In 2014, there were 59 wards in the corporation.[16]
2005 VMC election
Elections were held to the 59 wards in the corporation.[17]
Expansion
There are numerous proposals to expand the city limits over decades into Greater Municipal Corporation.
Enikepadu, Gollapudi, Ibrahimpatnam, Kondapalli, Guntupalli, Poranki, Yanamalakuduru, Nunna, Kanuru, Tadigadapa and Tadepalli are some of the many major urban commercial areas still lies beyond the corporation borders.[18]
See also
- List of municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh
Notes and References
- Web site: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration . 2023-03-18 . cdma.ap.gov.in.
- Web site: IAS officer Swapnil Dinakar assumes charge as new Vijayawada Municipal Commissioner . 2023-03-18 . The New Indian Express. 7 April 2022 .
- Web site: Corporation details. Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. 17 June 2014. 2 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120202014033/http://www.ourvmc.org/general/aboutvmc.htm. dead.
- Web site: Vijayawada corporation . VGTM Urban Development Authority . 17 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150821063129/http://www.vgtmuda.gov.in/Innerpages/AboutVGTM.aspx . 21 August 2015 . dead . dmy-all .
- Web site: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation .
- Web site: Mayor's Profile. Vijayawada Municipal Corporation. 29 March 2016. 7 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160407230102/https://www.ourvmc.org/general/mayor.htm. dead.
- News: Boda . Tharun . 5 June 2022 . Who's who of Vijayawada hit the road for VMC's cyclothon . en-IN . . 7 June 2022 . 0971-751X.
- Web site: Chapter III : Findings: Metro-Cities of India. Central Pollution Control Board. National Informatics Centre. 28 April 2016. 55. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923210838/http://www.cpcb.nic.in/EnvironmetalPlanning/ground/Chapter3.pdf. 23 September 2015. dead. dmy-all.
- News: Municipal Corporation - Functions, Roles, Members Qualification and Term . 18 May 2022 . www.elections.in.
- News: Good municipal governance key to improve quality of life Pune News - Times of India . 18 May 2022 . The Times of India . 24 February 2017 . en.
- News: Jadhav . Radheshyam . Why civic bodies in India need municipal bonds . 18 May 2022 . www.thehindubusinessline.com . 3 December 2020 . en.
- News: Municipal corporations under severe strain as revenues sink: RBI Report . 18 May 2022 . Business Today . 2 December 2021 . en.
- News: If cities are to deliver better quality life, need to have business models which are sustainable . 18 May 2022 . Financialexpress . 17 May 2022 . en.
- Web site: Water and sanitation Award. National Urban Water and Sanitation Awards. Ministry of Urban Development. 17 June 2014. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232700/http://www.waterawards.in/2009-winner-profile-vmc.php. dead.
- Web site: Water Scada. The Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies. 17 June 2014. 9. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072032/http://rcueshyd.gov.in/Services/2Ministry%20Water%20SCADA%20VMC.pdf. dead.
- Web site: Venu Lanka. Feb 17, 2020. Vijayawada corporation tackles ward reservation rigmarole as door-to-door poll campaigns begin Vijayawada News - Times of India. 2021-06-01. The Times of India. en.
- Web site: Cong wins Vijayawada; sweeps civic polls . 2023-03-18 . www.rediff.com.
- News: Vijayawada set to become 'Greater' with GVMC . 11 September 2019 . The Hindu. 11 September 2019 .
