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Odisha Approves Town Planning Scheme-8

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has made a notable advancement in urban planning by approving the draft of Town Planning Scheme-8. This approval was publicized in the Odisha Gazette on Friday. Covering an area of 560.86 acres in the Andharua and Daspur mouzas, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will execute the TP scheme. This initiative is a vital portion of the state’s urban growth strategy and includes the development of Bhubaneswar New City. Originally declared on January 30, 2014, the intent for TP-8 was followed by a meeting with landowners on January 21 this year, and the draft plan was released…

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Jaipur Develops 27 Zones in Master Plan 2047

JAIPUR: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has delineated areas across 27 zones following the Master Plan 2047. Officials indicated that the number of zones will increase by 11 from the current 18; however, four zones of Prithvi Raj Nagar (PRN) will be merged into two, maintaining a total of 27 zones. “We finalized the zone demarcations and approved the new maps on Friday,” shared a JDA official. The areas from Zone 1 to Zone 8, which include the city’s central business districts, will remain unchanged. These are generally situated within the older ring road of Jaipur that spans the C-Scheme…

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Bengaluru AECS Layout Residents Demand Action on Illegal High-Rises

BENGALURU: Frustrated by ongoing issues such as water shortages, traffic jams, and increasing crime rates, a group of volunteers from AECS Layout, located near Brookefield and Kundalahalli, decided to take action. They conducted a survey of their area and uncovered 30 high-rises under construction that they allege are violating norms set by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Their findings revealed that numerous buildings have been erected beyond the sanctioned heights of G+2 or G+3, reaching G+6, G+7, and even G+8 floors. Residents expressed that this unauthorized vertical expansion has led to severe sewage overflow, garbage accumulation, traffic congestion, and diminished…

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Bengaluru Makes Greywater Recycling Mandatory for New Builds

BENGALURU: In a significant move to conserve water and reduce reliance on the Cauvery River, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced plans to make greywater recycling mandatory for all newly constructed buildings and detached homes in the city. A detailed policy framework is being developed and will be submitted for government approval by the year’s end. Currently, the requirement for wastewater treatment and reuse applies only to apartment complexes with over 120 units. However, given Bengaluru’s rapidly increasing population and frequent water shortages due to climate change, officials believe expanding this mandate to individual residences is…

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Telangana Invests ₹25,000 Crore in Hyderabad Infrastructure

Sure, here’s a rewritten version of your content: HYDERABAD: Telangana ministers emphasized the state’s focus on developing infrastructure, housing, and tourism, describing real estate as the foundation of the economy. At the 15th NAREDCO Telangana property show held at HITEX, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced a massive investment of ₹25,631 crore in sewerage and water supply systems in Hyderabad. The government has approved 39 new sewage treatment plants (STPs), with ₹11,927 crore allocated for sewerage and water infrastructure, alongside an additional ₹13,704 crore worth of proposals currently under review. The Deputy CM pointed out the thriving real estate…

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Maan-Mhalunge planning scheme awaits Maharashtra’s approval

PUNE: Nearly seven years after being highlighted as a premier urban development project at the Magnetic Maharashtra summit, the Mhalunge-Maan town planning (TP) scheme is still awaiting the final approval from the state government, leaving many landowners in uncertainty. Initiated by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) in August 2017, the project was touted as a key initiative during Devendra Fadnavis’s first term as Chief Minister. Despite renewed directions in July from Fadnavis to the urban development department (UDD) to accelerate processes, officials confirm there has been no advancement in the past three months. A senior PMRDA official remarked,…

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Chandigarh Administration Hits Hurdles for ₹1.5 Crore Projects

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content: — CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh administration has yet to consult the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding the approval of new projects or tenders exceeding Rs 1.5 crore. However, the UT engineering department has compiled a list of priority projects that will be forwarded to the MHA for financial approval. A UT official stated that projects such as new school constructions, a new DC office, the PU-PGI underpass, additional government housing, a railway under bridge (RUB), and a new police station have already passed the administrative approval stage and now require financial…

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Pune’s PCMC-Nigdi Metro Stretch Hits 50% Completion

PUNE: The civil work on the Nigdi elevated Metro line within the PCMC area has achieved a significant milestone, having reached the halfway point. Launched in August 2024, Maha Metro anticipates completing the remaining 50% of the project within the next 14 months, targeting a finish by December 2026. This 4.5 km Metro extension complements the Swargate to PCMC route, featuring four stations: Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi, and Bhakti-Shakti Chowk. Initially projected for completion in three years (36 months), the goal has been adjusted to finish within 30 months. Officials expressed optimism about meeting this timeline, citing no major land acquisition…

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Noida Residents Protest Concrete Plant Blocking Road

NOIDA: Residents of Jaypee Greens Kensington Park Apartments in Sector 133 have been protesting against a nearby ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant. They claim the plant, set up by Jaypee Infratech Limited, poses health risks. Additionally, they assert that it lacks approval from relevant authorities, including the pollution department and Noida Authority, and has obstructed the two-way road in front of their complex. Vinay Dwivedi, a resident, expressed, “The establishment of this RMC plant has led to increased pollution in our area, adversely affecting residents’ health. Despite multiple requests to the Noida Authority, we have not received any response or action…

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DDA Requests IIT, DTU Help After Dwarka Basement Flooding

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has enlisted the technical expertise of IIT Delhi and Delhi Technological University to investigate the recent flooring damage and groundwater discharge in the basement of Triveni Apartments, located in Dwarka’s Sector 16B. The DDA has requested both institutions to deploy teams for on-site inspections and to provide a detailed report. “We expect them to visit the site this week and deliver a tentative timeline for their findings,” noted a DDA official. DDA teams are reportedly conducting daily visits to the site, with plans for long-term engagement with one of the government institutes to…