Gujarat Approves First Town Planning Scheme for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

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The State Government of Gujarat has awarded the first Town Planning Scheme in the state for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project. The scheme, known as TP Scheme number 61, will cover and strengthen the foundation for the city's economic zones, residential areas, and multimodal connectivity. The scheme has been approved by the state government as a draft town planning scheme under the provisions of the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976, and is expected to improve infrastructure, housing, and quality of life for citizens. The scheme will cover approximately 164 hectares and comprise around 135 final plots, with a planned road network of over 300,000 square meters with varying widths to ensure smooth transport connectivity around the bullet train station area in Surat.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Town Planning Scheme number 61 (Kosmada--Chhedcha--Oviyan in Surat district) is a roadmap for inclusive and future-ready growth of the region.
  • The scheme covers approximately 164 hectares and comprises around 135 final plots, with a planned road network of over 300,000 square meters with varying widths.
  • The scheme has been designed to cover and strengthen the foundation for the city's economic zones, residential areas, and multimodal connectivity.
  • The entire process of awarding the scheme was accomplished within just eight months, making it a historic and rare achievement.
  • The five town planning schemes will cover seven villages of Surat district -- Kosmada, Chhedcha, Antroli, Sabargam, Oviyan, Niyol, and Vankaneda.

Statistics:

  • The planned road network for the scheme covers over 300,000 square meters with varying widths.
  • The scheme covers approximately 164 hectares.
  • There are around 135 final plots in the scheme.
  • The Greater Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project will have 12 stations.

Sources:

  • Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976
  • Press release by K D Patel, Senior Town Planner of the State Government's Urban Development and Urban Housing Department.