1. MASTER PLAN

A Master Plan is a comprehensive plan prepared for a horizon period of 20 years. It remains as a statutory document that guides the development of a city by assessing the existing situation, analysing the future growth prospects in the planning area through land use planning and development regulations.

The preparation of the Master Plan encompasses comprehensive analyses, address sector-wise challenges, recommendations, and proposals vital for the town’s development in economic, housing, transportation, urban infrastructure and heritage & tourism.

The master plans attain holistic development for the next 20 years by addressing the needs and giving sector wise proposals such as infrastructure development in the city, promoting economy, prioritizing environmental sustainability and climate change in the city, traffic, and transportation improvement, creation of urban forest/green cover and implementation of Land use Plan.

In the preparation of the Master plans, a wide range of consultations with the public and government departments will be conducted. The master plan will be a comprehensive plan by including the sectorial visions, factors, proposals, as well as the needs and suggestions of the people.

The DTCP is in the process of preparing 135 GIS based Master Plans under different schemes/ Phases. They are as follows:

1.1. AMRUT 1.0

The Government of India initiated the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) on 2015, with a focus on developing basic infrastructure in cities and towns. This includes water supply, sewerage and waste management, storm water drainage, green spaces, parks, and non-motorized urban transport. The scheme also incorporates urban reforms and capacity-building measures to support its objectives.

In formulating AMRUT Master Plans, essential datasets such as Remote Sensing data, Base maps, and Urban Land Use GIS databases are crucial. These datasets, incorporating socio-economic attributes and administrative boundaries, are integrated into geospatial information to meet Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) standards. The goal is to create standardized base maps, land use maps, master plans, and an urban geo-portal using GIS technology.

In Tamil Nadu Master Plans for 18 towns (i.e. 17 Master Plans) are prepared under this sub-scheme. Presently out of 17 Master Plans, the Final Master Plan of Rajapalayam was approved by the Government. Draft Master Plans of Nagapattinam with Velankanni, Salem, Vellore and Tirunelveli were given consent by the Government. The remaining 12 Draft Master Plans are in the verge of completion.

The Master Plans under AMRUT 1.0 sub- scheme is listed below:

1. Nagapattinam with Velankanni
2. Cuddalore
3. Kancheepuram
4. Thanjavur
5. Pudukottai
6. Kumbakonam
7. Ambur
8. Tiruvannamalai
9. Salem
10. Vellore
11. Rameshwaram
12. Karaikudi
13. Rajapalayam
14. Nagercoil
15. Thoothukudi
16. Tirunelveli
17. Dindigul

1.2. AMRUT 2.0

AMRUT 2.0 was launched in 2021, with master plans focusing on mission components such as water supply, sewerage and septage management, water body rejuvenation, and green spaces. The primary focus of the mission is on water supply, followed by sewerage. However, the objective goes beyond achieving universal coverage; it seeks to improve outcomes further.

Under this scheme, GIS-based master plans are being prepared for Class 2 towns with populations ranging from 50,000 to 99,999. In Tamil Nadu, the Master Plans for 54 towns (i.e. 51 Master Plans) are prepared under this sub-scheme. With respective to the government order issue vide, GO(Ms) No.183,Housing and urban development department , dated 19.12.2023, the Government of India sanctioned the 1st Instalment of Rs.9,87,46,020 for the preparation of Master Plans and capacity building.

The notification of tender for the preparation Master Plans are issued and are being processed for awarding of contract.

The Master Plans under AMRUT 2.0 sub- scheme is listed below: