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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UT administrator highlights UT's green growth in NITI Aayog meet
Chandigarh: Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria participated in the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Saturday. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the meeting was attended by chief ministers, lieutenant governors and administrators from 24 states and seven union territories, under the theme "Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @ 2047." In his address, Gulab Chand Kataria highlighted Chandigarh's remarkable transformation from a city originally designed for a population of 5 lakh to now housing over 12.43 lakh residents. With the recent inclusion of 13 villages into the Municipal Corporation and development in line with the Master Plan 2031, Chandigarh is experiencing rapid social, physical, and economic development. Kataria stressed that Chandigarh's growth is deeply rooted in principles of green, inclusive, and sustainable development. He pointed out that the city is transitioning from 'grey to green' across every sector—be it green mobility, energy-efficient buildings, or adoption of clean energy solutions—reinforcing its identity as the 'City Beautiful.' Focusing on human capital, the administrator articulated Chandigarh's ambition to become a national skill hub specialising in green technologies. He emphasised the need to establish reputed institutions that prepare the youth for emerging job markets, particularly in green tech sectors. However, he also candidly highlighted the limitations faced by Chandigarh due to its union territory status, which restricts its ability to offer financial incentives essential to attracting investments and fostering economic growth. To overcome these challenges, Kataria appealed for the creation of a special incentive framework for Chandigarh, akin to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) model. He proposed that this framework should encompass tax exemptions, subsidies, incentives for IT and ITES sectors, and exemptions under the Companies Act to make Chandigarh more competitive and attractive for green technology investments and skill development initiatives. Kataria further showcased Chandigarh's significant achievements, including the privatisation of electricity distribution—the first of its kind among UTs—the development of the Zirakpur Bypass, which will decongest key city areas, and the city's outstanding performance in education with the highest Gross Enrolment Ratio. He underscored the expansion of Skill Hubs aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, which aims to prepare the youth for future-ready careers. Further, he highlighted Chandigarh's ongoing efforts to promote innovation, especially among women entrepreneurs, to stimulate inclusive economic growth. Aligning with the Prime Minister's call to develop world-class tourist destinations, Kataria reaffirmed Chandigarh's commitment to enhancing its tourism infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, citizen-centric services, and renewable energy integration. He also emphasised the need for reforms to enhance women's participation in the workforce and reiterated Chandigarh's dedication to creating an environment that supports women's empowerment and economic inclusion. The administrator concluded by reiterating Chandigarh's readiness to contribute robustly to the national vision of Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 and stressed that cooperative federalism is the cornerstone of India's continued progress. MSID:: 121383248 413 |
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ghaziabad master plan cleared, RRTS & metro corridors set for transit-oriented development
GHAZIABAD : Sent back to the drawing boards several times over the last three years, the unified Master Plan 2031 was finally approved by the GDA board on Tuesday, paving way for implementing the transit-oriented development (TOD) policy that seeks to regulate development around the city's rapid rail, metro and expressway corridors. The master plan, which covers an overall developed area of 33,543.1 hectares—18,687.8 hectares in Ghaziabad, 6,874.9 hectares in Modinagar and 7,980.4 hectares in Loni — will come into effect once the state govt issues a gazette notification, which is expected within a month, an official from GDA said. It proposes to develop TOD and Special Development Area (SAD) zones as land under the mixed-use category with a higher floor area ratio to allow residential and commercial growth. TOD zones will come along a 1.5 km-long rapid rail (4,261.43 hectares) and 500m along the Red Line and Blue Line metro corridors (616.61 hectares). A SAD (909.82 hectares) will come up around the Duhai rapid rail depot. The GDA board, in its 169th board meeting, also cleared a revised layout of the Madhuban Bapudham housing scheme that sought to reallot 373 plots on crematorium land. The Public Access for Housing and Allotment Login (PAHAL) scheme and a proposal to change land use category of a 0.431-hectare plot in Galand from agricultural to industrial under the UP govt's PLEDGE scheme were also approved. "PAHAL portal, which offers services like payment of property dues, checking property ledger, verifying property details, downloading allotment letters, online registration of allotment and applying for mutation at the click of the mouse, will enhance ease of doing business," the official said. The board also gave approval to the Rs 2,384-crore budget allocated for acquiring 336 hectares from five villages, Mathurapur, Shamsher, Champatnagar, Bhanera-Khurd, and Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar, for the Harnandipuram township. The cost includes 7% stamp duty and 1% registration charge. Last month, a DM-led committee said the land compensation rate for Harnanipuram will be four times the DM circle rates under the Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation & Resettlement) Act, 2013. Which means farmers in Mathurapur, where 14 hectares will be acquired, will receive Rs 4,080 per sqm against the current rate of Rs 1,020. In Shamsher, where 86 hectares are needed, farmers will get Rs 6,760 per sqm, up from the existing Rs 1,690. Champatnagar farmers, who will part with 33 hectares, will receive Rs 4,040 per sqm compared to the current Rs 1,010. For Bhanera-Khurd's 9 hectares, the compensation rate will be Rs 4,240 per sqm, up from Rs 1,060. The largest land portion of 192 hectares will be acquired from Nangla Feroze-Mohan Nagar, where farmers will be compensated at Rs 7,200 per sqm, up from the existing Rs 1,800.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Master plan cleared, RRTS & metro corridors set for transit-oriented devpt
Ghaziabad : Sent back to the drawing boards several times over the last three years, the unified Master Plan 2031 was finally approved by the GDA board on Tuesday, paving way for implementing the transit-oriented development (TOD) policy that seeks to regulate development around the city's rapid rail, metro and expressway corridors. The master plan, which covers an overall developed area of 33,543.1 hectares—18,687.8 hectares in Ghaziabad, 6,874.9 hectares in Modinagar and 7,980.4 hectares in Loni— will come into effect once the state govt issues a gazette notification, which is expected within a month, an official from GDA said. It proposes to develop TOD and Special Development Area (SAD) zones as land under the mixed-use category with a higher floor area ratio to allow residential and commercial growth. TOD zones will come along a 1.5 km-long rapid rail (4,261.43 hectares) and 500m along the Red Line and Blue Line metro corridors (616.61 hectares). A SAD (909.82 hectares) will come up around the Duhai rapid rail depot. The GDA board, in its 169th board meeting, also cleared a revised layout of the Madhuban Bapudham housing scheme that sought to reallot 373 plots on crematorium land. The Public Access for Housing and Allotment Login (PAHAL) scheme and a proposal to change land use category of a 0.431-hectare plot in Galand from agricultural to industrial under the UP govt's PLEDGE scheme were also approved. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "PAHAL portal, which offers services like payment of property dues, checking property ledger, verifying property details, downloading allotment letters, online registration of allotment and applying for mutation at the click of the mouse, will enhance ease of doing business," the official said. The board also gave approval to the Rs 2,384-crore budget allocated for acquiring 336 hectares from five villages, Mathurapur, Shamsher, Champatnagar, Bhanera-Khurd, and Nangla Feroze Mohan Nagar, for the Harnandipuram township. The cost includes 7% stamp duty and 1% registration charge. Last month, a DM-led committee said the land compensation rate for Harnanipuram will be four times the DM circle rates under the Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation & Resettlement) Act, 2013. Which means farmers in Mathurapur, where 14 hectares will be acquired, will receive Rs 4,080 per sqm against the current rate of Rs 1,020. In Shamsher, where 86 hectares are needed, farmers will get Rs 6,760 per sqm, up from the existing Rs 1,690. Champatnagar farmers, who will part with 33 hectares, will receive Rs 4,040 per sqm compared to the current Rs 1,010. For Bhanera-Khurd's 9 hectares, the compensation rate will be Rs 4,240 per sqm, up from Rs 1,060. The largest land portion of 192 hectares will be acquired from Nangla Feroze-Mohan Nagar, where farmers will be compensated at Rs 7,200 per sqm, up from the existing Rs 1,800.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ayodhya municipal limits to widen with 343 more villages
Ayodhya: The municipal limits of Ayodhya are all set for expansion, with 154 villages from Ayodhya suburbs, 126 from Basti, and 63 from Gonda (total 343 villages) coming under the jurisdiction of the district. In a significant move, the development authority has widened the scope of Ayodhya Municipal Corporation to Bhadarsa town municipality and Nawabganj Municipal Council. The expanded area will be reflected in the Ayodhya Master Plan 2031 . The master plan was drafted for the planned development of the city, covering an area of 873 square kilometres. The aim of this master plan is to realize the investments coming into Ayodhya and to establish the city on the global tourism map. Under the AMRUT scheme, the first phase included a master plan for an area of 133 square kilometers, combining Ayodhya Municipal Corporation and 65 nearby villages, which was approved by the Yogi Adityanath govt. This plan was designed considering a population of approximately 1.1 million. Now, in the expanded Master Plan 2031, under phase two, 189 villages from the neighbouring districts of Basti and Gonda have been included, increasing the area to 873 square kilometers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo "The authority has outlined a blueprint to transform Ayodhya into a modern tourist city equipped with world-class infrastructure, improved connectivity, and the development of hotels, resorts, and cultural centres," said Satyendra Singh, secretary, Ayodhya Development Authority. The govt has asked authorities to prepare the new GIS-based Ayodhya Master Plan-2031 for the expanded area. The population projection work for the expanded area has now been completed, estimating a population of approximately 1.4 million by 2031. Also, the current land use survey has also been completed. Based on the estimated population for 2031, projections for residential, commercial, industrial, public, and semi-governmental facilities, along with other land uses, have been made according to planning standards and govt guidelines. After obtaining approval from the board, the Ayodhya Master Plan 2031 was presented to the govt-appointed committee. Following the committee's approval, an exhibition has been set up until May 24 at the Ayodhya Development Authority office, Bhadarsa Nagar Panchayat, and Nawabganj Municipal Council (Gonda) to invite objections and suggestions from the public and other stakeholders.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: Dead patient's family accuses Moolchand hospital of negligence
Ghaziabad Development Authority resolved minor drafting errors in Master Plan 2031, receiving only two public objections. The amended plan will be presented to the GDA board and sent to the UP government for final approval, expanding development area from 15,554 to 60,282 hectares.
