Tag: Urban Development and Housing Department

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Rajasthan Lifts Height Restrictions, Embraces Skyscrapers

JAIPUR: In a bid to enhance urban development, Rajasthan’s cities may soon feature skyscrapers on par with those in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi. Following a central government regulation announced in January 2026, the state government has relaxed previous restrictions on building heights. A senior official from the Urban Development and Housing (UDH) department told TOI that this decision will propel vertical growth beyond residential buildings, facilitating the development of commercial towers, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities under a single roof. “Previously, the height of buildings in Rajasthan was capped at 70 meters, a limit set in 2020 based on the…

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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…