It was formed by expanding the existing Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA).

[3][8] The below table list the urban areas of VMR: The Future Developing Projects by VMRDA given below.

22 were already under VMRDA and the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) takes care of 11 mandals.

This decision comes in light of the rapid urbanisation towards the western corridors of Visakhapatnam city.

As per sources, this inclusion of mandals is expected to reduce pressure on the urban infrastructure of the city, ensuring planned development in the fringe areas.