Urban planning reforms making our cities attractive destinations for investments: Hardeep Puri
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New Delhi, July 14: Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs Hardeep Puri commended the "Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Mission for providing National Urban Planning Conclave 2023" as a dynamic platform for creating a sustainable urban form that can fundamentally support the urban development paradigm.
The Minister said that, they have made a quantum jump in the quality of life of our cities by providing universal access to water and sanitation, creating sustainable transportation infrastructure and addressing affordable housing requirements.
Minister Hardeep S. Puri, stated that implementing Urban planning reforms are making our cities attractive destinations for investments. He also highlighted that with an allocation of Rs.15,000 crore to implement various reforms, the Ministry has incentivised and prioritised reforms in priority areas such as:
1. modernisation of building bye laws;
2. transit-oriented development;
3. adoption of Transferable Development Rights;
4. integration of blue and green infrastructure through nature-based solutions;
5. affordable Housing through in-situ rehabilitation; and
6. increased capacity building and recruitment the India’s rapid urbanisation presents an economic opportunity.
The two-day workshop deliberations will provide a platform to experts, policymakers, and visionaries to shape up the future of India’s urban planning and facilitate inclusive and sustainable urban development. It will also enable the State Governments and UTs to share and exchange the experiences in urban planning and as an outcome they can to draw up a road map for implementing the urban planning reforms for the betterment of the urban dwellers.