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Visakhapatnam is one of the largest city and also
Highest in terms of population and area in Andhra Pradesh state. Visakhapatnam
also called as Vizag is known as Financial capital of Andhra Pradesh. According
to 2011 census, Vizag is the 14th largest city in india with Population of 2,035,922. Visakhapatnam is situated in
between the Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal. The city is also known as The
Jewel of East Coast, The Goa of East Coast and the city of destiny. Vizag is
selected as one of the to be developed smart city in the smart cities mission
list under Narendra modi's Flagship. The city is also ranked as 5th cleanest
city in India. Onlineap.com provides information like Visakhapatnam news,
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Vizag
Latest news on Economy
Visakhapatnam is one of the fastest growing city
economically and demographically in the world. Vizag ranked as eighth largest
economy among other indian cities with GDP of 48 billion dollars. Vizag is the
Commercial hub of Andhra Pradesh which contributes its economic growth from
major sectors like Natural harbour, Roadways, Railways, Airways, Tourism,
Fishing, IT, Heavy industries, Minerals, Sea Imports and Exports etc.
Vizag
Local news about Natural Harbour
Vizag Natural Harbour is one of the Largest Harbour
in India. Fishing and Seafood exports are the major sector in the city which
contributes highest revenue in Vizag Economy. Vizag is the hub of Iron ore and
other minerals. With the help of Visakhapatnam port and Gangavaram port, industries
like Steel, Petroleum and Fertilizers are developed in the city.
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news updates on Heavy industries
Vizag Steel plant is the second largest state-run
steel industry and has a capacity of 6.3 MT.The revenue from this plant is 2
billion dollars. Shipyards and Ports led to set up Large scale industries and
other private industries such as HPCL, Hindusthan Zinc, BHEL, Visakhapatnam
export, GAIL, RINL etc.. Power plants like NPTC Limited which is a Coal based
Thermal Power Plant located in vizag. The city is one among the 5 states in
India that holds crude oil reserves. HPCL Petrochemical Complex was established
in Vizag. The minerals like Bauxite and Manganese Ore reserves around the city.
Today
Vizag News on IT industries
Vizag is now experiencing growth in the field of IT sector.
Incubation centre and IT special economic zone was establied by the government
in Rushikonda hills. National and International IT companies like WIPRO,
Concentrix, Tech mahindra, Infotech, HSBC etc are located in vizag.
International companies like Accenture, IBM, Google, TCS, Infosys open offices
in visakhapatnam.
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visakhapatnam news on Tourism
Visakhapatnam is one of the Main tourist attractions
in Andhra Pradesh. First of all, the city is famous for Natural harbour, Ports,
Beaches like Bheemili Beach, RK Mission beach, Rushikonda beach, VUDA park
beach, Lawson's bay beach, Yarada beach and others are located in the city. Borra
caves, Eastern ghats and Wild life sanctuaries. The landmarks of the city are
Light house, Dolphin's nose, Indira zoological park, Kailasagiri, Beach road,
Red sand dunes, Araku valley etc are the most visited places in vizag.
Sports
Cricket is the most played sport in the city and
also followed by Tennis and Football. Vizag consists of seven Cricket Stadiums
in which two of these are used for One day International Matches and others are
used for Ranji Trophies. Main stadiums in the city are ACA-VDCA Stadium, Indira
Priyadarshini stadium, Port Trust Golden Jubilee Stadiums are located in
visakhapatnam.
Education
Vizag is also considered as a centre for education
in Andhra pradesh. The city is the home for Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
for the state. Andhra Medical college, GITAM university, Andhra university college
of engineering and other Educatioanal Institutions were located in the city.
Institutes like National Institute of Oceanography, Indian Institute of
Petroleum and Energy, Indian Institute of Management, Indian maritime
university act 2008 was also established in Vizag. Get all updates like Local
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