Chandigarh Administration Proposes Progressive Amendments to Master Plan-2031 for Future-Ready and Sustainable Development
Paving Way for Transformative Growth
Major Urban Overhaul on cards as Chandigarh releases Draft Amendments to Chandigarh Master Plan 2031
The Voice of Chandigarh | Travel Trade Reporter
The Hon’ble Administrator, UT Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria, has approved issuance of draft amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 as part of the Government of India’s Deregulation 1.0 and 2.0 initiatives aimed at reducing compliance burden, minimizing land loss and ensuring optimum utilization of scarce land resources in the Union Territory.
The proposed amendments have been prepared on the recommendations of an Expert Committee constituted by the Chandigarh Administration to review development parameters relating to optimal land utilization and to rejuvenate industrial and commercial plots, mixed land use corridors, government housing projects and institutional infrastructure. The proposed reforms are aimed at making Chandigarh more future-ready, citizen-friendly and development-oriented while preserving the city’s planned and heritage character, especially in Phase-I sectors.
The proposed amendments focus on promotion of high-rise government housing In Phase-II and III, modern day residential development for General Group Housing in Phase-III and peripheral areas to create more housing units and address the growing housing needs of the city. The amendments also aim to ensure better parking management through stilt and basement parking provisions in residential and institutional areas. Planned development and optimum utilization of vacant land in areas such as Industrial Area Phase-III, mixed land use belt, IT Habitat, Phase-III sectors and other peripheral areas have also been proposed.
The draft amendments further propose expansion of mixed land use corridors along Vikas Marg and Sub-City Centre, Sector-43 to promote commercial activity, employment generation and economic growth and to promote walkability from residence to work. Improved development norms and enhanced FAR provisions for industrial areas have also been proposed to support businesses, startups and ease of doing business. In addition, comprehensive infrastructure enhancement proposals for schools, colleges, hospitals, hostels and educational institutions have been included to meet modern-day requirements and growing public demand in view of limited land in the city.
The draft amendments have been published for inviting suggestions and objections from residents, stakeholders and the general public. Suggestions and objections may be submitted within 21 days from the date of publication of the notification in the official gazette. Suggestions and objections may be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Architect, Department of Urban Planning, Deluxe Building, 4th Floor, Sector 9, Chandigarh, or through email at ca-chd@chd.gov.in.
The draft notification along with annexures has been uploaded on the official website of the Department of Urban Planning, Chandigarh Administration. The documents are also available for public inspection at the offices of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, Sector 17, Chandigarh; Chief Architect, Department of Urban Planning, Sector 9, Chandigarh; Chief Engineer, UT Chandigarh; Chief Engineer, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh; and Chief Engineer, Chandigarh Housing Board.
Draft Amendments in Master Plan for DR 1 DR 2 (1)
The draft amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 shall subsequently be considered by the Screening Committee after examining the suggestions and objections received from the public and stakeholders. Citizens, residents and stakeholders have been encouraged to actively participate in the consultation process and provide their valuable feedback on the proposed amendments for the future development of Chandigarh.
