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Delhi Submits Draft Climate Action Plan for Approval

NEW DELHI: The environment department has drafted the Delhi State Action Plan on Climate Change (SPACC) 2.0, which is currently under review by the Union ministry of environment, forests, and climate change. The previous version was implemented in 2019 and relied on data available until 2011. Officials indicated that the new plan integrates updated climate science, recent datasets, and vulnerability assessments at the district level. It outlines targeted sector-specific actions for both mitigation and adaptation through 2030, particularly in light of the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the city. “The first SAPCC established a foundational climate strategy for…

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Haryana to Mandate EV Charging Points in Societies, Malls, Offices

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has proposed changes to the Haryana Building Code, 2017, mandating EV charging infrastructure in both residential and non-residential projects to enhance EV adoption in the state. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has announced a public notice requesting feedback from stakeholders within 30 days, with a deadline set for May 26. The draft amendments state that EV charging infrastructure will be excluded from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, a move anticipated to motivate developers to incorporate these facilities without affecting the built area. The proposal outlines clear guidelines for installing electric charging…

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Bihar to Build 11 Satellite Townships via Land-Pooling Model

PATNA: A senior official announced on Monday that the development of 11 proposed satellite townships in Bihar will proceed through land-pooling under the Town Planning Scheme (TPS). On Wednesday, the state government approved the establishment of these greenfield townships and enacted a moratorium on land sales, transfers, developments, and construction activities in the identified regions. Urban Development and Housing Department (UDHD) principal secretary Vinay Kumar stated to reporters, “We aim to include everyone in the development process. The townships will be developed using land-pooling under the TPS, whereby 55% of the developed land will be returned to the farmers.” The…

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New Demolitions Planned in Gurugram’s HSVP Sectors

File Photo GURUGRAM: The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is set to launch a comprehensive anti-encroachment campaign starting Monday, aimed at clearing the right-of-way across 44 sectors for public infrastructure including roads and utilities. This initiative will roll out in phases throughout May and June. This initiative follows a five-day demolition operation led by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), targeting all unauthorized encroachments such as kitchen gardens, extended ramps, flower pots in public areas, temporary kiosks, pushcarts, and other blockages. HSVP officials urge residents to voluntarily dismantle these structures before the scheduled dates. A detailed timetable has…

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Mumbai BMC Requires Real-Time Tracking of Construction Waste

Representative AI image MUMBAI: In light of increasing redevelopment-driven construction in the city, the BMC has established a standard operating procedure (SOP) to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste effectively. According to the circular, all developers, contractors, infrastructure agencies, and government bodies must segregate waste at its source into two distinct categories: excavation material and construction debris. Penalties for non-compliance can reach Rs 25,000 per vehicle per incident, with stricter consequences for repeat offenders. Excavation material includes soil, murum (crushed rock), and earth, while C&D waste encompasses debris produced from construction and demolition activities. Mixing these categories is strictly prohibited,…

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Odisha: 244 Acres for Jeypore Airport Expansion

KORAPUT: The state government is progressing with plans to upgrade Jeypore Airport, which is anticipated to boost regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth in southern Odisha. Jadumani Nayak, the sub-collector of Jeypore, announced that approximately 244 acres have been identified across three villages for acquisition to elevate the airport from Category 2B to 3C. A detailed land schedule has been submitted to the government for notification, and the acquisition process will commence upon approval. Jeypore Airport, which commenced operations on October 31, 2022, under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, currently facilitates two nine-seater flights daily between Bhubaneswar and Jeypore, in…

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Margao, Mormugao ODPs to Transform into Master Plans

PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning Department will transform the current outline development plans (ODPs) for Margao and Mormugao into comprehensive GIS-based masterplans as part of the Centre’s Amrut 2.0 initiative. This effort will digitally map both cities, integrating data-driven blueprints that encompass land use, infrastructure, transportation, housing, and employment. The initiative is part of a sub-scheme under Amrut 2.0, aimed specifically at Class II towns with populations ranging from 50,000 to 99,999. Fully funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, this scheme focuses on towns that were excluded from the original Amrut mission launched in 2015, which…

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MCM Sets April 27 Deadline for Manesar Land Survey

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has announced April 27 as the deadline for completing the digital land survey under the Centre’s ‘Naksha’ initiative. Officials are encouraging residents to support field teams to ensure the accuracy of records. During a review meeting on Thursday, MCM Commissioner Pradeep Singh assessed the survey’s progress and instructed teams to expedite their work. According to officials, the survey, conducted across villages, residential sectors, and commercial areas, aims to create a digital database of all land parcels in Manesar. Teams are visiting properties to gather ownership documents and map land using drones…

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Cleanup and Road Restoration Begin in Gurugram Post-Bulldozers

GURUGRAM: Just days after bulldozers cleared out encroachments during April 18-22 — which included boundary walls, guard rooms, kiosks, and hoardings in alignment with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s interim order on the stilt+4 policy — the Town and Country Planning (DTCP) department has initiated the next phase: clearing debris, restoring roads, and upgrading long-overdue infrastructure. Formal notices have been dispatched to developers and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia. These set out a comprehensive post-demolition plan. Developers and the civic body are responsible for restoring internal roads according to the approved…

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Karnataka Housing Board Colony to Receive New Amenities Soon

File Photo HUBBALLI: Residents of Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) Amargol Phase 2 Colony have submitted a petition to the Taluk Legal Services Authority requesting better amenities in their area. KHB officials recently filed a report with the urban development department, following a TOI report that shed light on the issues, notably the delay in transferring the colony to the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC). The report, titled “Infrastructure Challenges Plaguing Housing Board’s Colonies,” was submitted on January 2, 2024. Earlier, the KHB had approached the HDMC for the takeover of the colony. After conducting a joint survey of the facilities, HDMC…