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Chandigarh’s 2031 Master Plan: Vertical Development Ahead

CHANDIGARH: In a bold shift from its usual restrictive planning, the Chandigarh administration has announced major amendments to the development controls under Master Plan 2031. These changes permit higher density, taller buildings, and more design flexibility across various land-use categories. The proposed modifications diverge sharply from current regulations, which prohibit increases in Floor Area Ratio (FAR), ground coverage, or building height for commercial and institutional projects to prevent infrastructure strain. The new guidelines indicate a clear movement towards vertical growth and enhanced land utilization. Introducing Flexibility Centrally to this reform is the standardization of maximum ground coverage to 40% across…

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Maharashtra: TDR Becomes Key Currency for Infrastructure

NAGPUR: An innovative infrastructure model being tested in the Besa-Pipla Nagar Panchayat is sparking debates about the potential for Transferable Development Rights (TDR) to become a new form of currency for civic development initiatives. Following the launch of what is considered Maharashtra’s first road project developed via a TDR-based framework, the local authority has initiated another such project, reigniting discussions about its sustainability and long-term viability. Unlike traditional civic infrastructure projects funded through government grants or municipal budgets, the TDR-based model enables developers to undertake construction in exchange for benefits related to development rights. This approach significantly lowers direct financial…

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Water Shortage Affects Premium Townships in Indore

Representative AI image INDORE: The ongoing water crisis this summer has severely impacted various upscale residential areas and high-rise apartment complexes in Indore, leaving them struggling to secure daily water supplies. The drying of borewells coupled with insufficient Narmada water supply has forced residents in upscale neighborhoods to rely heavily on expensive private water tankers for nearly a month, significantly increasing maintenance costs and disrupting daily routines. Areas including Saket, Race Course Road, Kanchan Bagh, Manoramaganj, Nipania, Mahalaxmi Nagar, Vijay Nagar extension, parts of Super Corridor, and several high-rise residential clusters have been particularly affected. Most societies are now ordering…

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KIADB Acquires 838 Acres for Phase II in Chamarajanagar

Representative image MYSURU: The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) has successfully acquired 838 acres for the Phase II expansion of the Kellamballi-Badanaguppe Industrial Area in Chamarajanagar district. Initially, KIADB had notified 1,189 acres for acquisition. The majority of landowners have received compensation, with the remainder to follow once legal disputes are resolved. Officials have indicated that development has commenced on part of the acquired land for the creation of industrial plots. With Phase I largely occupied, the government is intensifying its expansion efforts to attract more investors to the region. The initiative was originally launched by former Chamarajanagar district…

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Uttarakhand to build first construction waste plant in Dehradun

Representative AI image DEHRADUN: The Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) announced on Monday that the first construction and demolition waste processing plant in Uttarakhand will be established at Mothrowala, with the land secured and environmental clearance obtained. Deputy municipal commissioner Tanvir Marwah confirmed that the pollution control board has approved the chosen site and the tendering process is currently in progress. “The project is expected to take at least four months to complete,” he stated. Currently, the civic body collects about 150 metric tonnes of construction waste monthly. When asked if an official dumping ground for construction debris has been established,…

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Union Minister: Centre Open to 50:50 Funding for Hyderabad Metro II

HYDERABAD: Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy announced on Wednesday that the Centre is generally agreeable to participating in the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro project, sharing costs with the state government on a 50:50 basis. During a review of key development projects in Hyderabad with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal in Delhi, Reddy was informed by Lal that the Centre would consider the state government’s proposal for the 162-km second phase positively. Lal also mentioned that a final decision would be made once the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and other technical details are received…

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Private Firms to Develop IT Infrastructure in Technocity

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Technopark is actively seeking infrastructure developers and co-developers to partner in the construction of premium IT and ITeS infrastructure at Technopark Phase IV, also referred to as Technocity. This initiative is part of the efforts to draw private investment into the rapidly growing technology sector of the capital. The proposal includes long-term leases for government-owned, encumbrance-free land parcels designated for IT buildings and integrated technology spaces. A total of 11 plots have been earmarked for this purpose, ranging in size from 69 cents to 4 acres, with some parcels already reserved. This initiative responds to the increasing demand for…

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Gurugram: 850 Shanties Demolished in DTCP’s Drive at Saraswati Kunj

GURUGRAM: The ongoing demolition campaign in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, has entered its second day, led by district town planner Amit Madholia. Over 42 plots have been cleared, and approximately 650-670 illegal shanties have been demolished across 4.2 acres along the Golf Course Road. Officials reported that the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) plans to conduct further demolitions in the upcoming days as part of a larger initiative to reclaim public land and suppress illegal constructions in Gurgaon’s high-value urban areas. On Monday, nearly 200 shanties were demolished, spanning 2.5 acres across more than 22 plots near Khatu…

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Green nod delay stalls Thiruvananthapuram airport expansion

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The expansion of the international terminal (T2) at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has encountered a procedural setback due to delays in obtaining environmental clearance (EC) from the state environment impact assessment authority (SEIAA). Airport authorities submitted their application for environmental clearance last November, but it was not reviewed by the state environment impact assessment committee (SEIAC) until May 8, after necessary verification procedures were completed. Following SEIAC’s review, the proposal will return to SEIAA for a final decision. Additionally, with the new government possibly reconstituting SEIAA members, further delays are anticipated, according to sources. This has postponed the anticipated start…

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Haryana Cabinet Greenlights Revised Gurugram Metro Costs

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, the Haryana Cabinet sanctioned a revised budget for the Gurugram Metro project, which includes supplementary reports on integration with the Rapid Metro and the spur to Gurugram Railway Station. Funding for the soft loan aspect of the project will be sourced from the World Bank. This decision is a pivotal advancement towards enhancing urban transportation infrastructure in Gurugram, expediting the long-awaited metro connectivity from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, according to an official statement following the state cabinet meeting. The cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, reviewed a detailed project report (DPR) for…