The Hindu 23.11.2009
VUDA’s mega housing project launched
Special Correspondent
VPT Chairman Ajeya Kallam releases brochure
Don’t compromise on quality, authorities told
Port Trust Chairman Ajeya Kallam being briefed about the project with the help of a model after the release of brochure of VUDA’s ‘Haritha’ project at a function in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Chief Executive Officer, Jurong Infrastructure, M. Rao, VUDA chairman V.N.Vishnu and VUDA secretary Surya Bhagavan are seen.
VISAKHAPATNAM: The long awaited Rs.100-crore mega housing project of Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority, named ‘Haritha’, was formally launched at a colourful function here on Sunday. Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Ajeya Kallam, released the brochure of the project, being executed by the Jurong Infrastructure, signalling the launch of the project. The project, with lush green landscapes, is designed for quality living. It would have 710 housing units (LIG, MIG and HIG) spread over 21 acres. It is scheduled to be completed in 24 months. On the first day itself 360 applications were sold.
Vice-Chairman of VUDA V.N. Vishnu said that the project was conceived way back in 2004, but due to various factors it could not take off. It was redesigned to make it affordable to all sections of people. Mr. Vishnu said that for some reasons the credibility of VUDA came under cloud, but completion of this project would enable it to regain its credibility. Crucial inputs have been obtained from all sections in redesigning the project, he said, asserting that the idea was to make the ‘city of destiny’ a ‘city of destination’ and a ‘city of delight’. “We stick to the promise of ‘Singapore Class Township’,” Mr. Vishnu said.
Appreciating the efforts of VUDA in overcoming all hurdles and taking the prestigious project, Mr. Kallam wanted the authorities not to compromise on quality of work. People who had taken units from the VUDA projects previously were happy, he said, asking the executing agency to stick to the time schedule . Mr. Kallam, who attended a meeting in Kolkata recently, recalled how people of Kolkata wanted development of the city on the lines of Visakhapatnam.
Mr. Kallam was sure that with projects like Haritha, IT SEZs, and other new townships, Madhurawada would develop on the lines of Madhapur in Hyderabad.
VUDA secretary Surya Bhagavan, Chief Planning Officer Anand Babu and Jurong Infrastructure CEO M. Babu participated. VUDA media advisor Prabhakara Reddy welcomed the gathering.
