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The building industry is steadily growing from the unorganized sector to a more organized and professional area. Government ( state & central ) is putting all efforts introducing reforms, regulations, and reddressels. It is more important to standardize the construction in every area like electrical, plumbing, fire safety complying to IS standards. To achieve this the industry has to face challenges in training labour force and supervisory staff. When we are competing with major players including Global investors, we, the local builders, have to update the standards adhering to quality and safety. It is time to join hands with manufacturer and consultants in conducting training programme and create more awareness.

Hence due importance may be given for skill development and R&D.

Young developers – youth wing- may devote more time in this

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CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

7 mts all around setback. In case of high Authority and Dr. Mullapudi Renuka, rise buildings, while considering setback Sri Chandu Sambasiva Rao and Sri relaxations, other than front setbacks Viswanatha Sista as members of AP in respect of road widening cases, a RERA. So we should all follow the minimum setback of 7 mts.upto70 mts provisions of the Act meticulously and height and 9 mts from 70 mts. to 90 mts. carry out our activities. should be provided. I am sure these developments would give great relief to On behalf of CREDAI-VSP, I would like our building community. to represent and follow up with the RERA Authority, the necessity of forming These were possible because of the CGRF (Consumer Grievance Redressal cooperation of all, especially from Forum) to attend to problems of builders. immediate past Chairman Sri K. All stakeholders should be taken as Ramakrishna Rao and senior member members of CGRF. Preferably there Sri V. Koteswara Rao and CREDAI-AP. should be zonal CGRFs. We would also follow it up through the CREDAI-AP. Another great achievement is the issue of GOMs NO 223, dated 09/07/2018 for I am happy to recall that under CSR which CREDAI-VSP had made relentless activity, this year also CREDAI-VSP had efforts. Following are the benefits. distributed notebooks and stationery to students of government schools in The first one is in respect of TDR. As tribal areas and in the city. The leading per the new rules, the land loser would role played by Chairman Sri GVVS now be entitled to 400 percent TDR Narayana in identifying the schools for the land surrendered and this TDR in tribal areas and Hon Secretary Sri could be utilized for construction of KSRK Raju (Sai) in coordinating the two additional floors for the existing distribution of school bags, notebooks, parking-plus three floors without any and stationery to students in the tribal additional setbacks. areas is well appreciated. Similarly, the contribution of Sri A. Shivanad, in It is with a sense of great pleasure that More important is the provision to utilize charge of CSR activities, in planning I start this message by mentioning two the value of TDR towards payment and executing the distribution of very important developments that would of building permit fees, open space benefits to the GVMC Primary School make you happy since they would charges etc. students in CBM in the have a positive impact on our business city should be commended. activity as a builder. In fact, CREDAI-VSP The Shelter cess had also been reduced has relentlessly been fighting for these by half, that is, from Rs.1500/-to In respect of GST vis-à-vis real estate developments for a long time and that Rs.750/- (per square meter) for sites sector and to get the rate fixed at 5 struggle bore a fruit now. more than 4000 Sq mts instead of 3000 percent, I wish to inform you that it is Sq mts (earlier). These are some of the being taken up at the highest level and First and foremost is the relaxation in achievements for which CREDAI-VSP, CREDAI-VSP and CREDAI-AP would also respect of the issue of NOCs by the along with CREDAI-AP had played key pursue the issue till the goal is achieved. Fire Services Department. As per the roles and for which it could justifiably Memo No.MAUo1-28029/67/2018, take credit. I am aware that there are several other dated 26/07/2018, and parking floors issues that the building community, are exempted from the calculation of the I would like to state that the especially members of CREDAI-VSP, height of the building. If the height of the government had constituted Regulatory have been facing and I, as President building exceeds of 18 mts, one should Authority with Sri Ramnath Velamati as of the association, assure you that no get Fire NOC providing the minimum of Chairperson, AP Real Estate Regulatory stone would be left unturned to solve

6 CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 Chairman G.V.V.S Narayana 9848130272 [email protected] President P. Koteswara Rao those problems. The effort would be a The event is scheduled to be 9908600005 continuous one. conducted on 5th October, which is [email protected] fast approaching. So let us pull up Vice-Presidents B. Srinivasa Rao Now I wish to remind you of the hectic socks and get ready for the event. Some 9553356666

schedule of activities that CREDAI-VSP work like a selection of venue which OFFICE BEARERS [email protected] has to undertake in the coming months. is the FAIRFIELD BY MARRIOTT Hotel Ch. Govinda Raju had already been done. I was chosen 9848521789 [email protected] You are aware that CREDAI National by the CREDAI-AP and CREDAI-VSP N. Sivaji has decided to conduct its next EC GC as Convener of Steering Committee 9052544555 meeting in Visakhapatnam, which has for the event and I earnestly seek [email protected] achieved the sobriquet “Happening active cooperation of all EC members, Hon. Secretary K.S.R.K. Raju (Sai) City”. This is a rare privilege, good members of Youth Wing to proceed 9848185679 opportunity, and a daunting challenge. further and make final arrangements. [email protected] The EC GC meeting of the CREDAI Joint Secretaries National would be attended by big The next important event is the Property Chilukuri Srinivas 9676849999, players from CREDAI fraternity. The Expo. For this, the dates of December [email protected] Chairman of CREDAI National, Sri 23rd 24th and 25th has been finalised A Shivanand Gitamber Anand, President Sri Jaxay and the venue is the Engineering 9963322000 [email protected] Shah, EC Members and delegates across College Grounds, AU. Vice President Sri N Srinivas Rao the country will attend the meeting. B. Srinivasa Rao would be the Convener 8897495679 So it is certainly a privilege to host a for this year’s Property Expo and he [email protected] meeting for such stalwarts. It is a good would be assisted by co-conveners Sri Treasurer E. Ashok Kumar opportunity to showcase Visakhapatnam E. Ashok Kumar, Sri K.V.R.Raju (Ramesh) 9133188807 in all its splendour and beauty. It is also a and Sri N.Srinivas. I take this opportunity [email protected] challenge to our abilities and commitment to strongly appeal to all to actively Committee Members to organize such a national event with participate in the event and make it a P Rama Krishna 9848414051 discipline and dedication. grand success. Kindly remember that [email protected] it would be an opportunity to build a V. Dharmender I am confident that seniors like brand by showcasing your products to 9000387878 immediate past Chairman Sri K. the customers. It is also an opportunity [email protected] Ramakrishna Rao and past Chairman Sri to boost the image of CREDAI-VSP J. Bhoja Raju 9849841875 B.Raja Srinivas would give out their best among the public. CREDAI-VSP is [email protected] and EC members and all would stand already a household name in the city, let D. Siva Govindam up to the occasion and make it a grand us take it to the next level. 9866228662 success and see that guests would [email protected] go back to their homes with sweet This event would be preceded by the K. Nagendra 9666161616 memories and it becomes a memorable Annual Family Picnic for which every [email protected] event in the annals of CREDAI-VSP. Let member of CREDAI-VSP and his family V. Murali Krishna us ensure that our guests would treasure look forward with enthusiasm and great 9393101811 [email protected] and cherish it for a long time to come. expectation. Let us stand up to their Azizulla Sharief expectations. 9848194986 From our state, we are trying to get [email protected] the Hon’ble Chief Minister as the Before I close, let me say that it is with V Sreenu 9866010679 Chief Guest and Minister for Municipal discipline and teamwork that any event [email protected] Administration and Principal Secretary would succeed. N. Vamsi Mohan concerned as special guests. Efforts 9390030633 would also be made to ensure I sincerely wish you a happy and [email protected] K. Srinivas participation of experts in the field of peaceful domestic life and a prosperous 9866668840 GST, RERA, etc. and beneficial business environment. [email protected] Yours Sincerely, P. Subhash I would like to mention here that 9441944442, [email protected] N. Ravi Kumar it would be a good opportunity to 9440115466, [email protected] present all our issues to dignitaries and Immediate Past Chairman officials who matter. P. Koteswara Rao, K Rama krishna Rao President. 9848037477, [email protected] Youth Wing Co-ordinator K.V.R. Raju (Ramesh) 955063399, [email protected] CONCEPT OF GREEN BUILDING

The concept of green buildings has been solar heaters etc. using ultra low& low developers : increased occupancy rates or catching up in the realty sector because flow & flush water fixtures, providing rain operating costs for building owners and job of in-built advantages. is witnessing water harvesting/storage structures, using creation. tremendous growth in the infrastructure eco-friendly building materials and certified development.The construction industry is wood, retaining fertile top soil during con- Green building benefits go beyond econom- one of the largest economic activities in the struction, using drip and sprinkler irrigation ics and environment and are shown to bring country and the demand for building mate- system for enhanced water efficiency and positive social impacts too. Many of these rials has been growing enormously. So the designing openings to enhance cross venti- benefits are around the health and wellbe- need for minimization of natural resources lation and ensuring maximum day light. ing of people who work in green offices and for building construction has arisen. live in green houses. The above are only some of the features It is here that the green building concept and not exhaustive. can play a catalytic role. Incentives for green buildings: has some of the finest As per the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules “A green building is one which uses less wa- IGBC rated gre4en buildings which include 2017 (G.O.Ms No.431) 20 % reduction on ter, improves energy efficiency, conserves Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala,. Permit Fees, Developing Charges in four natural resources, generates less wastage Vizag Convention Centre and D.Mart, Marri- installments, One time reduction of 20 %on and provides healthier space for occupants palem ,both in Vizag city and Sri City. Duty non transfer of property would be as compared to a conventional building.” offered by the Local Body to those buildings Benefits of green buildings: which follow the guidelines issues in the The Indian Green Building Council has Green buildings offer some of the most “Andhra Pradesh Energy Conservation demonstrated a clear business case for effective means to achieving global goals Building Code (APECBC)” issued in G.O.Ms green buildings. Even though the incre- like climate change, creating sustaina- No. 30,dated :28-01-2014 and obtaining the mental cost of a commercial green building ble and thriving communities and driving rating from IGBC. would be about to 5 percent, the additional economic growth. Green buildings could cost gets paid back within one or two reduce or eliminate negative impacts on the The green building experience in India has years with substantial reduction in opera- environment by using less water energy or been exciting and challenging. Since its tional costs. water resources and in many cases have inception in 2001,the green building con- a positive impact on the environment by cept has emerged as a very useful tool in The following are the main features of generating their own energy. designing sustainable habitats. The steady green building: Designing building to allow increase in several stake holders embracing optimum sun light, envelop with high per- Green building offer a number of financial the green path is a clear signal that we are formance walls and roof, energy efficient benefits also. These include cost savings on all set to redefine the way future buildings lamps and luminaries, providing renewable utility bills to tenents, lower construction are constructed. energy sources like solar photovoltaic, costs and higher property value for building

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DEDICATED PANEL BEHIND THE SUCCESSFUL JOURNEY OF CREDAI VSP

Sri B. Prabhat Kumar Sri Ravi Godey Designation: Founder Chairman Designation: Vice Chairman Period: 1989-90 Period: 1991-94 Designation: Chairman Period: 1995-97

Sri K.S. Chandran Designation: Vice Chairman Sri G.K. Narasimha Rao (Kotayya) Period: 1995-97 Designation: Chairman Designation: Chairman Period: 1990-91 Period: 1997-98 Designation: President Period: 2007-08

Sri K. Ramabrahmam Sri G.Jagajeevan Babu Designation: Vice Chairman Designation: Vice Chairman Period: 1989-90 - 1990-91 Period: 1997-98 Designation: Chairman Designation: Chairman Period: 1991-92 - 1992-93 Period: 1998-99

B.R. Raju (Late) Sri K. Subbaraju Designation: Vice Chairman Designation: Chairman Period: 1998-99 Period: 1993-94, 1994-95, Designation: Chairman 2000-01, 2002-08, 2010-12 Period: 1999-2000

10 CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 Sri M.V.S. Sarma Designation: Vice Chairman Sri G. Rama Rao Period: 2001-05 Designation: Vice Chairman Period: 1994-95, 1999-2001, Designation: Chairman Period: 2001-02

Sri V. Kanthi Sekhar Sri M.V.V. Satyanarayana Designation: President Designation: President Period: 2008-11 Period: 2005-07 Designation: Chairman Period: 2008-10, 2012-13

Sri B. Raja Srinivas Designation: President Sri K. Rama Krishna Rao Period: 2011-13 Designation: President Designation: Chairman Period: 2013-15 Period: 2013-15 Designation: Chairman Period: 2015-17

Sri P. Koteswara Rao Sri G.V.V.S. Narayana Designation: President Designation: President Period: 2017-19 Period: 2015-17 Designation: Chairman Period: 2017-19

CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 11 EC-GC SPECIAL

In the year 1989, with a small group of 20 members, an Association was merged with CREDAI was registered as association was formed and registered in the name and style CREDAI-Visakhapatnam Chapter. This historic event was “APARTMENT BUILDERS ASSOCIATION”. Rtn B. Prabhat marked by a grand celebration and CREDAI National Kumar—a pioneer in the development of flat living culture in President Sri Santosh Kumar Rungtha graced the occasion. the ‘city of destiny’—was its Founder/Chapter Chairman. His The then VUDA Vice Chairman Sri B. Sreedhar and Past team included Sri K. Ramabrahmam (Vice Chairman), Sri Ravi Chairman, Sri M.V.V. Satyanarayana and Vice President, Godey (Secretary), Sri Ananda Kumar (Joint secretary and CREDAI National, Ch. Sekhar Reddy were present. Sri Sekhar Chartered Accountant) and Sri Y. Appa Rao (Treasurer). Reddy had played a crucial role in getting Apartment Builders Association merged in to the CREDAI and helped cement From then on it grew from strength to strength and served relations between the two, its member builders of Visakhapatnam in a very professional manner under dedicated and efficient leaders like Sri G.K. Narasimha Rao (Kotayya) Rtn. Ramabrahmam, Sri K. Subba Raju, Rtn. Ravi Godey, Rtn. K.S. Chandran, Sri G. Jagjeevan Babu, Sri G. Rama Rao, Sri Anand Kumar, Sri N.V.S. Murthy and Sri M.V.S. Sarma.

In its long journey of about 28 years, it had conducted workshops/seminars on relevant subjects and helped members to keep abreast of the latest developments in construction industry.

It is closely associated with other institutions like Indian Institute of Architecture, CII, VCCI, Institution of Valuers and APREDA. It had been organizing Property Expos regularly for mutual advantage. It had also played key role in finalizing Master Plan for the city, formation of Building Rule and Regulations for the benefit of building community.

It had always been in the forefront in carrying out CSR activities.

It had celebrated its SILVER JUBILEE function in a grand and memorable way duly recognizing the services of leaders who had greatly contributed for the development of the association, like Sri B. Prabhat Kumar, Sri K. Ramabrahmam, Sri K. Subba Raju, Sri Ravi Godey, Sri K.S. Chandran and M.V.V. Satyanarayana they were felicitated by the then Union Silver Jubilee Function Minister Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu & the gathering as a token of 25 years is a milestone in the journey of any association and respect. CREDAI-VSP had conducted its SILVER JUBILEE function in a grand and memorable way on December 24th 2014. As token CREDAI-VSP could take pride in the contributions it had of gratitude the association had felicitated founder/chairman made for the benefit of builders community in general and Sri B. Prabhat Kumar and Past Chairmen Sri K. Ramabrahmam, its members in particular. But much remains to be done. It is Sri K. Subba Raju, Sri Ravi Godey, Sri K. Chandran and Sri continuous journey…… M.V.V. Satyanarayana. Union Minister Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu was the Chief Guest and the Jubilee function was conducted It’s Journey as CREDAI-VSP under the Chairmanship of Sri B. Raja Srinivas, President Sri K. It was way back in 2010 that the Apartment Builders Ramakrishna Rao and Hon Secretary Sri P. Koteswara Rao.

12 CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 It was past Chairman Sri K.S. Chandran who, as President of Skill Development, CRDAI-AP, had stressed the importance of skill development and had taken steps to ensure availability of trained work force for construction industry. He took personal interest over this important issue.

Always in the forefront in taking up CSR activities CREDAI-VSP had contributed Rs.10 lakhs for the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

Skill Development activities With a view to ensuring availability of skilled work force, CREDAI-VSP had been organizing skill development training classes in the trades of plumbing, masonry, electrical works, carpentry, iron bar bending etc.

CREDAI-VSP had provided a Bunker for Cobalt Therapy unit to the KG Hospital Cancer Wing in the year 2000 and had constructed an elementary school building which was washed away during floods.

Again when the city was devastated by the HUDDUD, a cheque for Rs.25 lakh was handed over to the then Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu on 17.11.2014, for taking up relief works. In response to the appeals of GVMC,

CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 13 The association had spent Rs.10/-lakh for provision of tree guards, planting saplings and also the association engaged water tankers by spending Rs.20/-lakhs for the supply of drinking water to the victims.

CREDAI-Visakhapatnam. The estimated cost of the total floor was Rs.40/-lakh.

CREDAI VSP has been distributing note books and other stationery to students of Government schools every year, especially to students in the rural and tribal areas in the district.

Another activity is the conduct of regular blood camps in association with the local chapter of Indian Red Cross Society.

CREDAI VSP had provided a Bolero Van, costing about Rs.10/- lakh to Akshaya Patra Foundation for distribution of food packets to the Government school children.

The ZP High School, , is the only Model High School in Andhra Pradesh. CREDAI-VSP had constructed a complete floor with modern class rooms with all innovative facilities of teaching. It is a laurel in the CSR activities of the

14 CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 architecture (1st 2nd and 3rd year) from . Late B.R. Raju had initiated the architecture discipline in Andhra University and did a lot, including financial contribution, for the development of architecture discipline. It was in his memory that the award was instituted.

CREDAI VSP is continued to help victims of natural calamities and has contributed Rs.1.30 lakhs to the ‘Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund’ It has contributed required amount for construction of a building in the city for Andhra To encourage meritorious students, ‘B.R. Raju Memorial Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram (Tribal Voluntary Organization). Awards’ are given every year to three merit students of Success of Property Expos The one activity that had established close and lasting interaction between CREDAI-VSP and potential customers is the Property Expo. It has become so popular that people now expectantly look forward for this event. It was CREDAI-VSP which had first introduced the culture of organizing Property Expos in the ‘smart city”.

CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 15 So far it had organized this annual event four times, invariably in the month of December every year. It’s popularity had been growing, as evidenced by the increasing footfalls at the EXPO every year, and the business done had always been more than Rs.1/- crore.

Even developments like demonetization which was expected to negatively impact Property Expo had not deterred the association and it had gone ahead with the conduct the last Property Expo in March 2018 very successfully.

A memento being presented to Sri Nara Lokesh, Funtime at the CREDAI Annual Family Picnic. Honorable Minister for Information technology, (Left to right: B Srinivas, A Shivanand, B Raja Srinivas, MVV Panchayati Raj & Rural Development of Andhra Pradesh Satyanarayana, D Srinivas, P Koteswara Rao, P Ramakrishna)

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Ever eager to know latest forefront in carrying CSR activities and developments in construction CREDAI Youth Wing has always played industry and keep abreast of the new an active role in these activities. As innovations which are being adapted part of it, members of CREDAI YOUTH in this sector, members of CREDAI WING had not only played key role YOUTH WING visited the property in mobilizing prospective donors for show of the Builders Association of recently organized blood donation India, Visakhapatnam chapter, held in camp, but also contributed blood. VIsakhapatnam recently. It was held with lot of fanfare and a number of CYW members who attended the BAI items connected with construction show included, Convener Sri G. Karthik, sector were on display. These included Sri R. Mahesh Kumar Raju, Sri N. Ravi construction machinery and materials, Kumar, Sri P. Vijaya Mohan, Sri CKD fire safety devices, plumbing and Pratap, Sri P. Kalyan Varam,Sri G.Sai sanitary equipment and building Prasad,Sri B.Surendra,Sri Rameez Raja automotive systems. Shaik and others.

‘Build for the Future’ was the theme of When we visit a property show, there the BAI’s show. would always be something new to learn, said Sri G. Karthik, Convener of CYW. CREDAI-VSP has always been in the

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Visakhapatnam or Vizag as it is Provision of green spaces offering not Sunray Group, spear headed by Mr popularly known as has always been only shade and high oxygen levels Raja Babu has successfully completed synonymous with scenic beauty. but also scenic beauty was looming the green strip transplantation initiative Mighty , sun kissed large as a formidable challenge. The spanning a 2kms coastline area from beaches, azure waters, sprawling greenery transplantation project is a YMCA through RK Beach. The massive coastline, clean roads and outskirts milestone achievement for both Mr Raja project included transplanting six green encircled by natural meadows Babu and Sunray Group. The exercise strips replete with more than 600 full combine brilliantly to create a was meticulously planned in a phased grown coconut trees on the beach road. breathtaking spectacle called Vizag. manner. Being an authority on the All the green strips are strategically The famed beach road abutting subjects of horticulture, landscaping spaced out from each other for proper the majestic shore of and botany Mr Raja Babu decided to nourishment and nurturing. snaking right from the fishing harbor leverage in-house expertise from Sunray area through RK Beach road and Village Resort to tackle the situation. It The whole exercise started off with VUDA park makes for a spellbinding was the decisive moment when he took an initial pilot project. Before Mr landscape taken right out of a picture the endeavor as a personal challenge Raja Babu’s pro active intervention, postcard. Yet there was one glaring and an opportunity for Sunray Group growing and nurturing plantations on element sticking out like a sore thumb to harness its immense experience and the said strip seemed nigh impossible till recently. Lack of greenery or green exposure for the betterment of Vizag’s due to the time, cost and risk factors lung spaces on the beach road made landscape. This was in August 2018 and involved. And that’s when the core it very tough for visitors especially today, just a month later the beauty of execution team of Sunray decided during hot summer days. Vizag’s famed beach road has amplified. to transplant greenery on to the

20 CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 proposed site in a record time without of transporting and transplanting causing disturbance to the commuters all the 100 trees progressed rapidly and visitors on the stretch. After throughout the day. consultations with GVMC, the stretch flanking the VUDA park for children Sustaining the implanted trees in an with all abilities, diagonally opposite the environment alien to them was the youth hostel was chosen as the site for most critical factor. And that’s when Mr implementing the pilot project. The task Raja Babu and Sunray personnel came at hand was always enormous what up with a technology that facilitated with Sunray committing to transplant intake of water by the trees factoring in around 100 grown coconut trees in the the evaporation element. Some leaves site within a record time of 12 hours were removed from each tree for cross flat. And it was decided after mutual ventilation and the roots were imparted consensus to source the plants from foreign body resistance via ground lands in Bhogapuram village which vibration and root hormones. This PROFILE OF have been acquired by the government high-tech procedure ensured the safety for the new green field airport coming and sustenance of the plantations. The Mr.I.A. VARMA (RAJABABU) up next to Sunray Village Resort. The entire stretch where the transplantation decision to source the trees from that was executed was put under an Mr. I.A. Raja Varma (Raja Babu) area emanated from the fact that all the observation cum incubation period of the Managing Director of Sunray trees, plantations and other green strips six weeks. Extra precautions like tying Group has decided to take up the would eventually give way to brick up leaves to avoid exposure, regular challenge of creating green spaces & mortar constructions as part of the watering, casting the tree trunks in along the tough coastline. He proposed airport. ropes and encircling the entire area was backed by years of expertise with green house material as shield in management of eco friendly The pilot phase of the ambitious project from harsh rays and wild winds were ventures. In fact, under his leadership was set to be 18th August 2018. The put in place. Sunray Group has been garnering night. A fleet of heavy duty trucks awards and gathering laurels. The were deployed to transport the trees The whole area where the project has group has recently won an array from Bhogapuram to beach road. been commissioned is now evolving of prestigious awards from the AP Concurrently a bevy of excavators and as a preferred rest area for visitors; it State Government including Best pocliners were pressed into service to provides shade and amplified oxygen Theme Based Resort 2018, Most unearth the selected trees with their levels to adults and children alike. Eco-friendly Tourism Project 2018 roots. A special procedure was adopted and Best Civic Management of a to dig out the trees along with the The area is being further beautified Tourist Destination 2018. Some of roots and some soil binding the base by Sunray Group. Seating benches, the other recent awards include Best together. Thus started the process seasonal flower plants and sundry Eco Themed Resort from AP State of carefully extracting the trees from landscaping are being commissioned Government 2017 and Best Chef of their source and loading them on to to make the spot prominent on the a Resort by AP State Government designated trucks. The momentous tourist map. Regular maintenance of the 2018. The Group’s head honcho Mr event also attracted curious visitors area is being executed by specialized Raja Babu has also been awarded and general public ushering in a and dedicated personnel from Sunray. the first ever AP State Green Award festive atmosphere in the area. A total The project which is a case study in given away by Mr Chandrababu of 35 trees were designated to be green strip transplantation has already Naidu, CM of AP recently. He also transplanted in the stretch behind amazed ecosystem aficionados and played an important role in giving VUDA park for children of all abilities nature lovers. Sunray Group led by orientation sessions (Localization) and 65 trees in the area next to the park, Mr Raja Babu, senior authorities from to various visiting teams engaged facing the main road. Transplantation the government and all those who in the development of Bhogapuram of the first tree was facilitated by the participated in this mega project International Airport. These awards local MLA Mr V Ramakrishna Babu now seek the blessings, support and are an indication of his dedicated and GVMC Commissioner, Mr Hari encouragement of the general public to and unwavering commitment to the Narayanan in the presence of media maintain the green stretch, the pride of concept of a green environment. personnel and crowds of curious Visakhapatnam! eco enthusiasts. The entire operation

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CREDAI YOUTH WING - VSP EXCUTIVE COMMITTEE 2018-19

V.Dharmender K.V.R. Raju (Ramesh) P.Subhash N. Ravi Kumar Mentor Youth Wing Co-ordinator Secretary Treasurer

J.Kumar Nandan B.Suman G.Karthik G. Brahmaji Joint Secretary Joint Secretary Convener Committee Member

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PHOTO GALLERY

Sri Sushil Kumar Modi,Deputy Chief Minister,Bihar, lighting the lamp to formally inaugurate the EC GC meeting of CREDAI- A section of the audience at the EC GC meeting. CREDAI-AP National in Patna on July 5th .CREDAI-National President Juxay President Sri A Siva Reddy ( first in the front row) is in the Shaw (In suit) and other members are also seen in the picture. picture.

Sri Peela Koteswara Rao, President CREDAI-VSP addressing the EC GC meeting of CREDAI-National in Patna on July 5th .He was flanked by Sri Ch.Sudhakar, General Secretary CREDAI-AP Members of CREDAI-AP who attended the EC GC meeting of and Sri A.Siva Reddy President CREDAI-AP. CREDAI National in Patna on July 5th .

(From left) Sri G. Raju, President, Srikakulam Chapter, CREDAI-VSP organized a case study tour to MVV City site for Sri P.Koteswara Rao, President CREDAI-VSP, Sri Jaxay Shaw its members on May 9th .Members are seen at the MVV City , President CREDAI-National,Sri Are Siva Reddy, President forming the backdrop for the photo. CREDAI-AP and others are seen in the picture.

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Chairman and Managing Director of MVV Builders Sri MVV Satyanarayana addressing members of case study tour at the site on May 9th. He was flanked by Sri K.Ramakrishna Rao, immediate past Chairman and Sri P. Koteswara Rao President CREDAI-VSP and Sri G.V.V.S.Narayan,Chairman CREDAI-VSP Members of Youth Wing of CREDAI-VSP who had attended the and Sri K.S.R.K.Raju, Hon Secretary,CREDAI-VSP. Case Study tour to the MVV City site on May 9th.

Sri Ch.Govinda Raju,Vice President of CREDAI-VSP explaining Sri V.Dharmender, Mentor CREDAI-AP Youth Wing,handing the provisions of GO No.233 and how they would be over a memento the team of Mitsubishi,Japan,after it presented helpful to the building community,at the regulafr meeting of its product at the regular meeting on June 4. Vice-President, CREDAI-VSP on June 4.. Sri B.Srinivasa Rao,Vice President,Sri Sri B. Srinivasa Rao, Chairman, Sri G.V.V.S. Narayana and Hon G.V.V.S.Narayana,Chairman and Sri K.S.R.K.Raju Hon Secretary Sri K.S.R.K. Raju at the regular meeting of CREDAI-VSP Secretary are seen in the picture. on June 4.

Section of the audience at the regular meeting of CREDAI- Sri B.Srinivasa Rao,Vice President,proposing a vote of thanks VSP held on June 4 at the regular meeting held on June 4. Sri P.Koteswara Rao President,Sri K.Ramakrishna Rao,immediate Chairman and Sri K.S.R.K.Raju Hon Secretary are seen on the dais.

CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 27 OFFICE BEARERS FOR THE YEAR 2018-19

B Srinivasa Rao G.V.V.S. Narayana P Koteswara Rao K.S.R.K. Raju (Sai) Vice-President Chairman President Hon. Secretary

Ch . Govinda Raju N Sivaji A Shivanand Ch Srinivas Vice - President Vice President Joint Secretary Joint Secretary

N Srinivas Rao E Ashok Kumar P Rama Krishna V Dharmendra Joint Secretary Treasurer Committee Member Committee Member

28 CREDAI VISAKHA VISION - 2018 V Murali Krishna J Bhoja Raju D Siva Govindam K Nagendra Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member

Azizulla Sharief V Srinu N Vamsi Mohan K Srinivas Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member

P.Subhash N. Ravi Kumar K Rama Krishna Rao K.V.R. Raju (Ramesh) Committee Member Committee Member Immediate Past Chairman Youth Wing Co-ordinator

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