The state government has approved seven more town planning (TP) schemes, including draft TP schemes in Ahmedabad. The government said that the approvals would lead to faster development of roads, and other infrastructural facilities.
An official release states that chief minister Vijay Rupani, who also holds the urban development portfolio, approved TP scheme 454 (Hanspura), 505 (Kathwada), 242 (Ranasan-Muthiya-Chiloda), 416/ A (Vastral), and 117 (Kathwada) in Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA).
“The approval of five draft TP schemes will allow planned development in over 750 hectare area. The government will undertake Rs1,000 crore works in these areas,” the release said.
In view of the approval, 115 hectare land will become available for development of roads, and 152 hectare for developing gardens, social infrastructure facilities, EWS housing, and for sale for residential and commercial purposes. With latest approvals, the number of TP schemes approved in city in the last year has gone up to 43. The release said that the CM directed town planning officials will finalise the draft.
