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Town Planning Schemes: A better alternative for Land Acquisition in Urban areas

Aug 4, 2018
SHIVRAJ PATIL

A discussion on the mechanism of Town Planning Schemes and its advantages to work as a viable alternative for better planning of the urban areas.

Metro Rail: Addressing the need for faster and reliable mode of mass transit

July 27, 2018
PRASAD GAIKWAD

Impact of Delhi metro on the urban framework of Delhi and its role as a trendsetter for similar such developments throughout India.

Mhalunge will be the first area to be developed under the town planning scheme by the PMRDA. The development model will be used in all the other 45 areas under the proposed scheme. PMRDA has nearly completed all the administrative processes required for the scheme and has submitted it to the town planning director for final approval. Once the PMRDA receives the necessary approval from the director, they will be able to start work in the designated areas. The Mhalunge township scheme has helped create a buzz in the surrounding areas and landowners are now approaching the PMRDA to extend the scheme to their areas.

Pune has a history of town planning schemes. The schemes originated in Maharashtra and were successfully executed by the Gujarat government. The Deccan Gymkhana, Model Colony, and Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Pradhikaran area were all developed under the scheme. Landowners do not need to relocate as they become part of the development process. It is a win-win situation for all as planning authorities receive and to expand and improve infrastructure while owners reap the benefits of the development initiatives, effective town planning and rising land value.