Gujarat government approves seven town planning schemes for Ahmedabad.

The state government has approved seven new town planning (TP) schemes for development of urban infrastructure in the state.

These include six draft TP schemes and one preliminary TP scheme for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Earlier, in the first week of Unlock 1.0, eight TP schemes were approved.

Five draft TP schemes, Nos. 383, 140/A, 140/B, 141 and 144 are in Kalana, and the draft TP scheme No. 404 is of Sanathal. The preliminary TP Scheme No.36 is for Chharodi.

With the approval of six draft TP schemes of Ahmedabad-AUDA, particularly Kalana village extension, 600 hectares of land will be available for development.

The authorities, AMC and AUDA, have received 215 plots for public use under the six draft TP schemes. Some 25.65 hectares will be developed as housing for socially and economically weaker sections (SEWSH), 22.0 hectares for parks, open plots, playgrounds etc., 26.20 hectares for social infrastructure, and 68.00 ha is to be made available for sale.

The chief minister has approved 25 TP schemes, including 11 draft TP schemes, 11 preliminary TP schemes and three final TP schemes in the past three months.

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