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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Amid plot demand surge, UP Housing Board fast-tracks major projects in Ayodhya
With demand for plots and houses surging after the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, the Uttar Pradesh Housing and Development Board has decided to fast-track all housing projects in Ayodhya, officials said. The move comes with the demand for plots and houses surging after the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. (Sourced) The move is part of a broader development plan aimed at improving living standards and easing congestion in the old city. The Board has asked the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) to expedite the acquisition of 1,400 acres for various housing projects, they said. Among them is the Vasisth Kunj phase-2 which will come up on the Ayodhya-Basti road. Online applications for phase-one of the project are already over. Now, the Board wants to expedite the second phase of the project for which land has to be acquired, officials added. Vasisth Kunj is a mega housing project in Ayodhya, which includes both residential and commercial plots. The project is coming up on NH -27 in Firozpur Uparhar. The Board has also asked ADA to submit a detailed report of 27 projects, including Sita Rasoi. P Guru Prasad, principal secretary, housing and urban planning, has asked ADA to expedite the Green Field Township project. This mega township project proposed in 1,800 acres is considered to be one of the most ambitious projects of the state government in Ayodhya. The Housing and Development Board has also decided to help those hoteliers who are not able to purchase land directly from farmers for their projects. Prasad has directed ADA to them in acquiring land from farmers, officials said. The temple town is set for 873 square-km expansion under phase-2 of the Ayodhya Master Plan- 2031 with the inclusion of 343 villages from Ayodhya, Basti and Gonda districts. According to ADA, the phase-2 of the Master Plan 2031 covers 873 square km, including Ayodhya Nagar Nigam, Bhadarsa Nagar Panchayat and Nawabganj Nagar Palika Parishad (Gonda), along with 154 villages from Ayodhya, 126 from Basti, and 63 from Gonda. According to Ashwini Pandey, vice-chairman of ADA, the plan has been prepared by taking into account the estimated population of Ayodhya in 2031 which is likely to be 14 lakh.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Work begins on ‘Greater Ghaziabad' plan; Khoda, Loni, Muradnagar likely to merge
The Ghaziabad district administration has begun preparing a roadmap for the proposed 'Greater Ghaziabad' project, under which local bodies such as Khoda, Loni, and Muradnagar may be merged into the Ghaziabad municipal corporation. The move comes following directions from Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who floated the idea during a visit to the district on Thursday, officials said. According to officials, the Ghaziabad Development Authority has already included Ghaziabad, Loni, Muradnagar, and Modinagar in its integrated draft Master Plan 2031. (HT Archive) The chief minister was in Ghaziabad to inaugurate a data centre at Central Electronics Limited and to visit Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan in Indirapuram. Addressing an event, he emphasised integrated development and proposed the formation of a larger municipal entity named Greater Ghaziabad. The proposal will require both legislative approval and a cabinet nod, with the final decision resting with the state government. 'On directions of the chief minister, we have asked the officials of the district administration and the corporation to chalk out a plan, which will then be submitted to the state government,' said Deepak Meena, district magistrate of Ghaziabad. 'The final decision will be taken at the state government level and will also involve the state cabinet.' The Ghaziabad district currently comprises nine local bodies—one municipal corporation, four Nagar Palikas (Khoda, Loni, Modinagar, and Muradnagar), and four Nagar Panchayats (Patla, Dasna, Faridnagar, and Niwari). In 2023, ahead of the inauguration of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) priority section in Ghaziabad, BJP MLAs Sunil Sharma (Sahibabad) and Nandkishor Gurjar (Loni) had raised concerns about civic issues in Khoda and Loni to the chief minister. While BJP leaders support the proposed merger, some political opponents have criticised it as a reaction to electoral losses. Former MLA Amarpal Sharma, whose wife Mohini Sharma currently chairs the Khoda Nagar Palika, said, 'After the BJP lost the Khoda chairperson seat in 2023, its politicians floated the concept of merger. The corporation itself struggles to manage its jurisdiction areas, and managing Khoda and Loni would be a tough task. People in Khoda are yet to get tapped water supply and face many other civic issues like bad roads, sewerage disposal, proper drainage, etc., after repeated promises for years.' In the May 2023 civic polls, the BJP won the Ghaziabad mayoral seat but lost the chairperson elections in Loni, Khoda, and Muradnagar Nagar Palikas. The party managed to retain only the Modinagar chairperson seat. Nandkishor Gurjar, BJP MLA from Loni, dismissed allegations of political motivation. 'The local bodies proposed by the CM for merger under the corporation suffer many issues like water-logging, bad roads, drinking water shortages, sewerage problems, among others,' he said. 'Since these areas will see massive housing development in the future, it is vital that these areas also get developed like Ghaziabad city. Further, they will also be able to receive big funds for development. So, it is vital that they become part of Greater Ghaziabad.' Meanwhile, Ranjita Dhama, the chairperson of Loni Nagar Palika, did not respond to requests for comment. According to officials, the Ghaziabad Development Authority has already included Ghaziabad, Loni, Muradnagar, and Modinagar in its integrated draft Master Plan 2031.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
No tall buildings can now come up around Ram temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya: Under 'Master Plan 2031', the Ayodhya Development Authority has declared areas around the Ram temple as restricted zones and barred the construction of tall buildings around it. The authority has put up signs in various places warning people not to construct tall buildings. The authority has clarified its intent by placing notice boards at various locations in the Ayodhya area according to the map, regarding the implemented restrictions. According to the information provided by the office of Ashwini Pandey, vice chairman of Ayodhya Development Authority, in the first periphery of two kilometers only 7 meters heights of the building will be permitted and in the second periphery of four kilometers 15 meters heights will be permitted. Ayodhya: Under 'Master Plan 2031', the Ayodhya Development Authority has declared areas around the Ram temple as restricted zones and barred the construction of tall buildings around it. The authority has put up signs in various places warning people not to construct tall buildings. The authority has clarified its intent by placing notice boards at various locations in the Ayodhya area according to the map, regarding the implemented restrictions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir Inscríbete ahora Undo According to the information provided by the office of Ashwini Pandey, vice chairman of Ayodhya Development Authority, in the first periphery of two kilometers only 7 meters heights of the building will be permitted and in the second periphery of four kilometers 15 meters heights will be permitted. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
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.
