Success Stories

India - Andhra Pradesh Urban Development Lab

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Public Sector

Project Overview

In 2016, the state government of Andhra Pradesh enlisted the expertise of PEMANDU to address the infrastructure needs for an anticipated 56% economic and urban population growth. The resulting initiatives have led to substantial developments.

Scope

Government Transformation
Public Policy
Strategy Development

Problem Statement

The state government of Andhra Pradesh, India, was confronted with the imminent challenge of accommodating a projected economic and urban population growth of 56% from the year 2015. The state seeked to anticipate and address the demands imposed by such substantial growth, ensuring that the state’s infrastructure is adequately equipped to support the anticipated economic and urban expansion. In response to this pressing need, the government enlisted the expertise of PEMANDU in 2016 to identify the necessary infrastructure requirements. 

Project
Approach

Five Sectors targeted

Housing

  • Introduce land pooling for housing purposes.
  • Streamline beneficiary selection process.
  • Enhance EWS credibility in obtaining bank loans.
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Roads

  • Setup Urban Roads Development Committee.
  • Demarcate and protect government land.
  • Road Development Compensation Package.
  • Issuance and enforcement of 3 Government orders to expedite road projects and reduce traffic congestion.

Urban Public Transport

  • Tax exemptions for all intracity routes.
  • Feeder services.
  • Financial restructuring for the UPT commission.
  • Provide ~560 sheltered bus stops / stages.
  • Deployment of traffic police personnel to curb illegal IPTS.
  • Conduct comprehensive travel demand

Urban Public Transport

  • Tax exemptions for all intracity routes.
  • Feeder services.
  • Financial restructuring for the UPT commission.
  • Provide ~560 sheltered bus stops / stages.
  • Deployment of traffic police personnel to curb illegal IPTS.
  • Conduct comprehensive travel demand

Water and Sanitation

Expected Outcome

  • 5% of affordable houses are provided out of all housing units
  • 40% modal share by transit in all Class 1 AP cities

  • 100% coverage of treated water supply, sewage connection and treatment 

  • 100% solid waste recycling and treatment

Impact Delivered

Key Outcomes

Following the engagement, significant progress has been made in the development of Andra Pradesh. The government’s growing initiatives include the construction of housing colonies, roads, and plots for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and farmers. The government outlined a comprehensive plan for the city, emphasizing self-sufficient infrastructure, schools, hospitals, parks, safe drinking water, and pollution-free avenues in residential areas. The developmental activities, including construction, road laying, and plot development, are set to commence, with a focus on creating a sustainable and vibrant living environment. Monetization of land and collaboration with various financial institutions further underscore the government’s commitment to the successful implementation of the infrastructure development plan.

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