urban planning

Mumbai, March 30: In a move to transform Mumbai into a slum-free city, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Urban Public Welfare Campaign on Monday.The initiative aims to accelerate slum redevelopment while simultaneously deploying...

New Delhi, March 30 Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh launched the DJB's annual 'Summer Action Plan' on Monday, focusing on improving the water distribution system, AI integration, and long-term planning.Singh stated that the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has deployed fewer than 1,000 water tankers...

Shimla, March 28 The Himachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi, with the aim of planning urbanization in the state.The MoU was signed by Town and...

Bhopal, March 28 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the ‘Madhya Pradesh–Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference’ to be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on March 31.The conference, aimed at strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, and skills between the two...

Mumbai, March 27 In a major policy move, the Maharashtra government has decided to regularize residential encroachments up to 500 square feet that existed as of January 1, 2011, across the state, excluding the city of Mumbai and its suburban district, a minister said on Friday.Revenue Minister...

New Delhi, March 27 Soon after the Delhi government allocated a budget for several integrated corridors to reduce traffic congestion, the Public Works Department (PWD) has approved the MB road elevated project in South Delhi, officials said on Friday.The Public Works Department (PWD) has...

New Delhi, March 27 – AAP MP Raghav Chadha raised serious concerns on Friday about the growing impact of traffic congestion in India's major metropolitan cities, calling for the creation of a National Urban Decongestion Mission to address the crisis.Speaking in the upper house of Parliament on...

New Delhi, March 26 – Eleven transformative solutions, led by the public sector, including two from India, demonstrating how cities and regions can rapidly scale climate solutions, were showcased in a new report on Thursday from the built environment consultancy Arup, supported by The Earthshot...

New Delhi, March 26 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu held a meeting with urban planners and experts from the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) on Thursday, aimed at redevelopment of transit corridors.The meeting reviewed a presentation made by SPA members on "urban rejuvenation"...

New Delhi, March 26 BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal urged the Centre on Thursday to formulate a national population management policy based on education, family planning services, and region-specific strategies to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and balanced development.In a letter to Prime Minister...

Bengaluru, March 25 The two southern tech hubs—Bengaluru and Hyderabad—now account for over half of India's urban growth momentum, reshaping jobs, consumption, mobility, and the future of Indian cities, according to a data report released on Wednesday.Together, the two cities accounted for...

New Delhi, March 24 The Sattva Group, a real estate firm, expects to generate over ₹8,600 crore in revenue from its new 50-acre residential project in Bengaluru, as part of its expansion plan to meet strong consumer demand.In a statement on Tuesday, the company announced the launch of a new...

Mumbai, March 23 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed 33 structures at Versova on Monday that were obstructing the ongoing Mumbai Coastal Road (North) project, officials said.The action was carried out by the K-West ward, targeting constructions that were hindering the progress of...

New Delhi, March 23 Rajya Sabha Congress MP Neeraj Dangi on Monday urged the government to implement the Land Pooling Policy on a mission mode and notify the Delhi Master Plan 2041 at the earliest, citing prolonged delays that have left thousands of landowners in distress.Raising the issue...

New Delhi, March 18 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who chaired his first Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Wednesday, directed a comprehensive fire audit across the city.This directive came in the wake of a fire in a multi-story building in southwest Delhi's Palam...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday that high-rise development in Bengaluru is being severely constrained due to restrictions imposed by civil aviation authorities and defence establishments, impacting the city's growth and urban...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday that high-rise development in Bengaluru is being severely constrained due to restrictions imposed by civil aviation authorities and defence establishments, impacting the city's growth and urban...

March 17th, Aizawl: Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister emphasized that the finalized master plan reflects the collective will of the people, incorporating suggestions from various sections of society. Aimed at transforming central Aizawl into a vibrant, inclusive recreational space for...

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has urged Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to install audio traffic signals to help vulnerable pedestrians, such as senior citizens and people with disabilities.In a letter dated March 16, Gupta expressed concern over the daily...

Mumbai, March 16 A committee headed by senior officials from the Urban Development and Health departments will review hospitals and nursing homes in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, and will take action against unauthorized establishments, the legislative council was told on Monday.In a...