Kakinada Municipal Corporation in Andhra Pradesh commissioned a master plan to guide development through 2031. The plan covers 161.8 square kilometers including Kakinada City and 34 surrounding villages. Key points include:
- The population is projected to grow from 574,463 in 2011 to over 1 million by 2031.
- The vision is to develop Kakinada as a garden city and investment hub for industries and port-based activities.
- The plan proposes industrial areas, an IT hub, commercial development, tourism, and infrastructure like roads, water, and sewage.
- New residential areas, a domestic aerodrome, and waterfront development are also included to accommodate projected growth while