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Survey urges holistic rethink of development control rules

NEW DELHI: India’s urban areas are at a pivotal point, as highlighted by the Economic Survey 2025-26, which emphasizes that the nation’s urban narrative currently reflects an “unfinished promise.” To fully harness the capabilities of these “engines of growth,” the report advocates for a comprehensive reassessment of development control regulations (DCR) and a strategic overhaul in urban financing and governance. Central to this shift is the imperative to recognize cities as “critical economic infrastructure” rather than just living spaces. The survey points out a notable “governance deficit,” suggesting that while major global cities operate with autonomy, Indian cities often prioritize…

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Wastewater Treatment Could Unlock ₹3.2 Lakh Crore Market by 2047

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights a new economic opportunity within India’s evolving urban environment: the circular water economy. Addressing the escalating freshwater scarcity, the survey contends that the conventional “use and dispose” model is untenable for a quickly urbanizing nation. It recommends a paradigm shift towards viewing wastewater as a vital urban resource, which has the potential to create a market valued between ₹2.4 lakh crore and ₹3.2 lakh crore by 2047. The report emphasizes that reusing Treated Used Water (TUW) for non-potable applications like industrial cooling, construction, and landscaping could lead to more than…

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Centre announces new solid waste management rules starting April 1

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Center has introduced new Solid Waste Management Rules mandating four-stream segregation of solid waste at its source, with clearly defined responsibilities for bulk waste generators. The waste categories for segregation include: wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that these rules will take effect from April 1. Bulk waste generators are defined as entities with a floor area of 20,000 square meters or more, daily water consumption of 40,000 liters or more, or solid waste generation of 100 kilograms or more per day. This category…

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Mangaluru Apartments Turn Wet Waste into Compost, Boost Income

Representative AI Image MANGALURU: Numerous apartment complexes in the city are implementing sustainable waste management techniques by converting household wet waste into organic compost. This approach not only decreases the amount of waste sent to landfills but also generates a modest revenue stream for resident welfare associations. Many apartments are investing in Organic Waste Composter (OWC) machines that can transform wet waste into compost within a day. The produced compost is sold to residents and others. While machine-based composting is on the rise, several residential complexes still use traditional vermicomposting, which takes several weeks to complete. At Canopy, a luxury…

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Jaipur body allocates land for new metro line

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) convened its land and property disposal committee meeting on Tuesday, during which several significant proposals for land allotment were greenlighted. The committee sanctioned the allocation of 7,700 square metres for the Jaipur Metro Phase-1C, which will extend from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar, passing through Galta Gate. As part of the Metro Phase-1C routing, land owned by the forest department will be utilized, with equivalent JDA land allocated to the forest department in return. This arrangement will facilitate the transfer of 2.01 hectares in Daulatpura revenue village, Amer tehsil, to the forest department. The…

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Noida Identifies 65 Unsafe Areas Following Techie’s Death

Representative AI image NOIDA: Following the tragic death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who fell into a water-filled construction trench in Sector 150, the Noida Authority has launched a citywide initiative for road repairs and enhancements in traffic safety. They have pinpointed 65 high-risk areas lacking fundamental safety measures and will issue notices to developers to improve protective measures at construction sites to avert similar accidents. According to authorities, many identified locations are associated with private developers and lack crucial safety features, including barriers, warning signs, reflectors, and proper road layouts. A survey has categorized these areas as major…

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Metro Linking Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Airports

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee has approved a 35-km Metro project aimed at linking the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airports with a budget exceeding Rs 22,000 crore. The corridor will feature 20 stations: 6 underground and 14 elevated. The land acquisition for the project will cover 30.7 hectares and is estimated to cost Rs 388 crore, as per a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office. The committee, a high-level ministerial group, has sanctioned the Metro Line 8 project, projected to cost Rs 22,862 crore. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed that all land acquisition and necessary approvals for…

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Delhi Government Aiming to Boost Slum Residents’ Living Standards

NEW DELHI: On Republic Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hosted a lunch for slum residents at her residence, ‘Jan Sewa Sadan,’ and inaugurated development projects worth ₹327 crore in Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters. During the event, she reaffirmed her government’s dedication to the development of these areas, announcing an allocation of ₹144 crore for various initiatives. The Delhi government has granted administrative approval of ₹225 crore for the construction of 476 public convenience complexes, with ₹81 crore already issued for 214 projects, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Additionally, administrative approval of ₹102 crore has…

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3,400 Bighas Allocated for Chandigarh City Project in Baddi

SHIMLA: A total of 3,428 bighas of land has been earmarked for residential development in the proposed Him Chandigarh City at Baddi, located in the Solan district. Additionally, around 5,000-6,000 bighas from the common pool have also been identified for the project. This information was disclosed during a cabinet sub-committee meeting held on Thursday, led by Himachal Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, which aimed to assess the progress of the Him Chandigarh City initiative. Housing and Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani was also present. Solan Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma provided a comprehensive update on land availability and revenue…

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MDDA Recovers 10,000 Bighas of Encroached Land in Dehradun

Representative AI image DEHRADUN: The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has reported that it removed encroachments from over 10,000 bighas in Dehradun and sealed more than 1,000 illegal constructions in the last three years. Officials characterized this initiative as the most comprehensive and decisive campaign against unauthorized construction and plotting within its jurisdiction. “This action is not only historic in scale but has also instilled fear among those participating in illegal activities and rule violations,” stated MDDA vice-chairperson Bansidhar Tiwari. Officials noted that illegal constructions are regularly identified, leading to strict legal enforcement through sealing and demolitions. Tiwari emphasized that…