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Chennai Body Engages Stakeholders for Third Master Plan

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has proposed several strategies for climate-resilient planning, including waterbody protection, GIS monitoring, enhanced social infrastructure, and urban planning aligned with future water and sewerage networks. This comes as the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) begins stakeholder discussions for its upcoming master plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). Stakeholders include GCC, Metrowater, police, and other agencies. “Draft proposals have been shared with various departments for validating data accuracy, evaluating future infrastructure needs, and providing feedback before finalizing the plan. These consultations aim to create a comprehensive blueprint for Chennai’s development until 2046,” stated a…

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DPCC Launches Dust Portal 2.0 for Better Pollution Monitoring in Delhi

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has announced that all construction and demolition projects must submit regular compliance reports, install air quality sensors, and provide live camera feeds for real-time monitoring as part of the upgraded Dust Portal 2.0. To enhance oversight of dust pollution from construction activities, the DPCC has released a user manual for the new version of its Dust Pollution Control Self-Assessment Portal. All construction and demolition projects occupying a plot of 500 square meters or more are mandated to register on the platform, which aligns with directives from the Commission for…

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CAQM Reports 62 Pollution Violations in NCR Industries and C&D Sites

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted inspections at construction and demolition (C&D) sites and industrial units in the National Capital Region (NCR) from June 14 to June 30, identifying 62 violations of pollution control regulations, officials announced on Monday. The CAQM Enforcement Task Force (ETF) reviewed reports from 173 inspections and enforcement actions during their 134th meeting on Monday. Inspection teams conducted 15 inspections at C&D sites, 91 in industrial areas, and 67 related to diesel generator sets. A total of 62 violations were reported: seven from C&D sites, 31 from industrial sectors,…

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Dehradun Master Plan 2041: Public Consultation Opens

DEHRADUN: A 12-day public consultation for the Dehradun Master Plan 2041 kicked off on Monday. At the initial sector-wise hearing organized by the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA), residents presented 18 suggestions and objections. The first consultation, focusing on Sector 1, took place at Shakun Sports Academy in Ajabpur Khurd. Hearings for other sectors will continue until July 21, excluding weekends, from 11 AM to 5 PM, before the draft Master Plan is finalized. An MDDA official mentioned that approximately 50 to 60 individuals attended Monday’s session. “The Master Plan has faced delays, so we aim to complete the consultation…

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Nashik Scraps Proposed Greenfield Township at Makhmalabad

NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has officially cancelled the proposed Greenfield township project in Makhmalabad, halting plans for a new township covering 753 acres on the outskirts of the city. Civic chief Manisha Khatri recently issued an order to scrap the project, which was initially proposed under the Smart City Mission. Sachin Jadhav, the executive engineer from NMC’s town planning department, confirmed the cancellation. “The commissioner has issued the order to cancel the Greenfield township project. This decision emerged due to strong opposition from farmers,” he stated, noting that related legal proceedings in the Bombay High Court also influenced…

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Five Years On, Greater Noida Smart Villages Still Face Road Issues

Representative image NOIDA: The road to Sadullapur has been riddled with four- to five-foot-wide potholes for months, and the recent rain has exacerbated the situation, forcing commuters to maneuver around waterlogged holes. Similar conditions are evident in Saini, Sunpura, Vaidpura, and Maincha, among other lesser-developed areas in Greater Noida West that were designated as “smart villages” five years ago, with promises of improved infrastructure. The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) initiated a ₹150 crore project in 2021, which pledged amenities like paved roads, streetlights, schools, Wi-Fi, drinkable water, parks, drainage systems, and community centers in several villages, including Maincha,…

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Can Chandigarh’s Roads Handle Its Growth?

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration’s initiative to revise the city’s development regulations brings to the forefront a crucial question highlighted in its own planning documents: Where will the increased traffic be accommodated? The proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP) 2031 aim to reshape the urban environment with elevated Floor Area Ratios (FAR), taller buildings, and mixed-use developments. Additionally, it includes converting reserved lands for commercial purposes. While the administration argues that these changes are essential for future housing and economic demands, an analysis of official planning documents and traffic studies uncovers a significant oversight: large-scale densification…

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DTCP Resumes Demolition in Gurugram’s DLF Phase III

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has resumed its enforcement operations in DLF Phase 3 after a two-week hiatus, focusing on unauthorized constructions, illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations, and encroachments on public land, as per directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The operation, led by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, targeted restoration of buildings to their original sanctioned layouts. This involved demolishing illegal constructions in stilt parking areas, sealing two PG accommodations, and clearing encroachments from the right of way (ROW) outside approximately 30 residences. Police and district administration personnel supported the…

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VDA Boosts Infrastructure for Three Proposed Townships in Varanasi

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content: — Representative AI image VARANASI The Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) is set to launch township projects after a 32-year hiatus since the Lalpur Yojana project. They are accelerating developments at their flagship Anand Kashi Yojana, with plans to start plot registration across all categories by the end of August. During a site inspection in Kallipur on Friday, VDA Vice-Chairman Purn Bora instructed officials to expedite infrastructure tasks while ensuring quality standards are maintained. Bora noted that construction of roads, boundary walls, and entry gates is currently in progress, after which sewerage and…

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PM to Lay Foundation Stone for Jaipur Metro Phase II on July 4

JAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation for Phase II of the Jaipur Metro this Saturday, initiating a five-year project aimed at enhancing connectivity along Tonk Road and nearby regions. Metro officials have divided the project into seven sections: four focused on civil construction and three on electrical work and related systems. Tenders for all civil packages have been issued, with one already awarded. The remaining three are expected to be finalized in the coming months, with work on all civil packages slated to begin in September. The first civil package, estimated at Rs 918 crore,…