For the comprehensive development of the districts of the state, for maintaining equilibrium in the development of rural and urban areas, to curb and plan unauthorized and uncontrolled growth in municipal / municipal council areas, Regional plans are prepared showing the proposed land use and public facilities for the development of the rural areas. Regional plans are prepared as per the provisions of section 3 to 20 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966.

     The State Government establishes Regional Planning Boards to prepare Regional Plans. There are 36 districts in Maharashtra. All these districts have sanctioned regional plans in force. Separate Regional plans have been prepared for the safe-guarding of environmentally sensitive areas.(Mahabaleshwar-Pachgani Region,Dahanu Region)