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NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is set to conduct a nationwide survey on urban slums in 2027. This survey will aim to gather comprehensive data on the living conditions of residents in these areas. The survey will take place more than ten years after the last one, providing crucial insights into the number of slums and households, as well as their access to electricity, drainage systems, garbage disposal, road infrastructure, housing quality, and drinking water. Additionally, it will evaluate how conditions in these areas have changed over time, which will inform future policymaking. “We have surveys…

Godrej Properties buys 50 acres in Raipur

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties (GPL) has acquired 50 acres of land in Raipur, which will primarily feature plotted residential units with an estimated saleable area of 9.5 lakh sq ft. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO of the company, stated, “This acquisition marks another significant step in our expansion journey as we aim to strengthen our presence in emerging real estate markets across India. It strategically aligns with our goal of entering high-growth cities through plotted developments.” Recently, the company secured an additional 43 acres of land for a plotted development in Sector 40, Panipat, with…

Kalamassery Drafts Changes to City Structural Plan

KOCHI: To align urban planning with contemporary development needs, the Kalamassery municipality has released a draft notification proposing alterations to its structural plan established in 1991. The amendment, issued by the state government on March 15, 2026, aims to provide immediate relief for residents and developers in municipalities and panchayats surrounding the Kochi corporation while awaiting the full implementation of the comprehensive 2040 Amrut Master Plan. Though the Kochi corporation is already implementing the 2040 master plan regulations, nearby local bodies have remained constrained by the outdated 1991 framework. “Many older proposals have become impractical due to changes in traffic…