GVMC, Moscow sign pact to boost smart mobility, urban development in Vizag
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has signed a cooperation agreement with the Moscow government to enhance urban development and smart mobility. The partnership focuses on implementing intelligent transport systems, digital governance, and sustainable infrastructure technologies in Visakhapatnam.
Why it matters
This collaboration represents a significant international effort to modernize Indian urban infrastructure through the adoption of advanced global smart city technologies.
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and the Government of Moscow have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), aimed at strengthening urban development and smart mobility initiatives in Visakhapatnam.
The agreement was signed during the 5th International Transport Summit in Moscow by GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg and Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow and Head of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, in the presence of Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat.
The partnership aligns with the State government’s vision of transforming Visakhapatnam into a globally competitive, technology-driven city, Mr. Sribharat said, adding that Moscow’s expertise in advanced urban transport systems would help the city adopt international best practices in mobility, digital governance and sustainable infrastructure.
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