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Yamuna Expressway Authority Approves ₹11,829 Crore Budget

NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has approved an annual budget of Rs 11,829 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on land acquisition and infrastructure development surrounding the new Noida International Airport. A considerable part of the budget, approximately Rs 8,000 crore, is allocated for land acquisition aimed at establishing an industrial and urban ecosystem near the airport. Additionally, Rs 2,011 crore is designated for development and construction in Yamuna City, with Rs 502 crore allocated for the airport itself and Rs 300 crore for multi-modal connectivity initiatives. The decisions were made during YEIDA’s 89th board meeting…

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Jaipur Development Body’s Expansion Lacks Benefit for Outskirts

JAIPUR: Approximately three months ago, residents of a substantial residential complex along Ajmer Road encountered a significant issue. Despite the efforts of the residents’ welfare association (RWA) to clean the complex’s sewerage tank, all attempts proved ineffective. As the complex fell outside the jurisdiction of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, RWA members were unable to persuade the civic body to address the cleaning. Both the local panchayat and Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) informed them that they do not extend services to individual households. In Jaipur’s suburban colonies and residential projects, residents persistently grapple with a lack of essential civic amenities. Urban…

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Experts: Jaipur’s 2047 Plan Lacks Central Government Guidelines

JAIPUR: A recent interim order from the Rajasthan High Court has halted the Jaipur Development Authority’s (JDA) plans for jurisdiction expansion. Town planning experts have conducted a new study that highlights significant shortcomings in the proposed draft of the Master Plan 2047. The findings suggest that the JDA’s proposed expansion might not comply with the Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) guidelines established by the NDA government in 2015. Alarmingly, the projected population density in the JDA’s proposed area is only 23 persons per hectare, well below the URDPFI guideline of 175 persons per hectare for cities…

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Ahmedabad: 20 Homes, 4 Shops Demolished for Road Expansion in Narol

Representative AI image AHMEDABAD: The estate TDO department of the South Zone of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) conducted a demolition drive on Wednesday to clear an 18m-wide road as part of Town Planning Scheme 60 in the Narol area. During the operation, 20 residential houses and four shops that were obstructing the planned road were demolished. Additional encroachments, including platforms within the designated road area, were also removed. A total of 3,510 sq m of land was cleared, facilitating the opening of a 195-metre-long road stretch. Before the demolition, the AMC had issued notices to the occupants, urging them to…

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HYDRAA Acquires 11 Acres of Government Land in Hyderabad

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) has reclaimed 11 acres of government and public-use land in the city, following reports of encroachments. Officials estimate the market value of the reclaimed land to be approximately Rs 1,650 crore. Among this, two acres in Kondapur have been designated for a public park. This area is part of the Central Park Colony layout established in 1998. Although the municipal authorities had previously designated this space and erected a boundary, residents reported ongoing attempts by individuals to encroach on the land and faced intimidation when they resisted.…

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Pune’s Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line Delayed Again

Representative AI image PUNE: The completion of the 23-km third Metro corridor, which connects Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, is unlikely to meet its target of March-end. Officials from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) now suggest that full passenger services may not commence until June or July. This project, developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) with Tata Group-led Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, is currently approximately 94% complete. Initially, the project was set for completion by the end of March, with operations beginning in April after trial runs. “While trial runs are underway, significant work remains, especially at various…

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Panel to Address Property Tax Issues in Merged Pune Areas

PUNE: On Monday, Mayor Manjusha Nagpure announced the formation of a committee to address property tax concerns from citizens in merged areas. The committee will engage with representatives from these areas to formulate suggestions regarding property tax. The state government has halted property tax collection from these merged areas following citizen complaints about exorbitant taxes imposed on both residential and commercial properties. Mayor Nagpure stated that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) would consult the state government on this matter. During the meeting, citizens and their representatives voiced that properties were being taxed excessively. They argued that taxes were assessed without…

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Haryana Targets Ambala Expansion with 6,600-Acre Buyback

Representative AI image AMBALA: The Haryana government has initiated plans to acquire over 6,600 acres of land as part of a significant urban expansion project for Ambala. This digital acquisition effort aims to create new residential and commercial hubs. The Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is allowing farmers from seven prominent villages to sell their land via the state’s e-Bhoomi portal. In contrast to traditional compulsory acquisitions, this approach permits landowners to voluntarily express their interest and propose their own “desired price.” This initiative marks a major drive to modernize the infrastructure in this historic city, positioned at the border…

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VMRDA Launches ‘Vizag Bay City’ Coastal Project in Visakhapatnam

Representative AI image VISAKHAPATNAM: Following NITI Aayog’s proposal for the development of ‘Vizag Bay City’ as a 40-sq-km integrated coastal hub, the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) is now moving forward with this initiative. The urban development agency has issued a request for proposals to find a consultant that will create an area development plan along with a catalytic project strategy. The NITI report outlines a vision to transform a 25-km stretch along the coastline between Kailasagiri and Bheemunipatnam into a lively, mixed-use waterfront city. Inspired by global models like Miami’s Bayshore Corridor and Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach, the Bay…

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Goa Town Planning Proposes 14 Zone Changes Under 39A

Representative AI image PANAJI: Amid increasing calls to abolish Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act, the TCP department has proposed converting 14 tracts of land across four talukas from agricultural fields and green cover to settlement zones. The proposed conversions encompass approximately 11,908 square meters across villages in Bardez, Ponda, Quepem, and Salcete. These land use change proposals have been approved by the TCP board and are now open for public objections for a period of 30 days. Notable proposals include two adjacent applications in Arpora, Bardez. Beyond Villas LLP has applied for the conversion of 5,642…