Visakhapatnam's Global Recognition: GVMC Wins Rs 8.3 Crore Grant in Mayors Challenge
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Visakhapatnam Secures Rs 8.3 Crore Global Grant for Climate Innovation
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News18•26-02-2026, 09:42
Visakhapatnam Secures Rs 8.3 Crore Global Grant for Climate Innovation
•Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) won a $1 million (Rs. 8.3 crore) grant in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge.
•Visakhapatnam was selected as one of 24 cities globally from approximately 630 applicants for its innovative climate solutions.
•The city's success is attributed to the "Vizag–Prajamukhi Urban Living Lab (V-PULL)" program, which engages citizens in climate resilience efforts.
•GVMC established ward-level sensing systems and rapid information exchange for data-driven decisions on cyclones, floods, and heatwaves.
•The grant will expand pilot climate resilience measures to all wards, form an innovation team, and enhance disaster preparedness with various collaborations.