REGIONAL PLAN

Introduction

Regional Planning is an organized and deliberate practice of development of a region or maybe regions, brings out the improvement potentialities of each region,as well as, taking into account the limits of both material and human information withineach region, suggests techniques for the development of theirs, so that the State as anentire could achieve a better level of economic well-being.
The primary goal behind regional planning is bringing about the improvement ofthe region in a planned and systematic fashion.

Key Insights

Regional planning is a proactive approach that aims to plan a sustainable future for regions by considering various aspects such as the natural environment, land use, and natural resources.
It involves spatial analysis, demographic assessment, economic assessment, and infrastructure planning to ensure well-managed and balanced development.
Collaboration with the local community and establishing strong governance structures are essential for successful regional planning.
Key components of regional planning include spatial analysis, demographic understanding, economic assessment, infrastructure planning, and land use planning.
Regional planning aims to strike a balance between development and environmental conservation, promote efficient transportation networks, ensure social equity, and engage the community in the planning process.

History of Regional Planning in Tamil Nadu

For proper and balanced development of all parts of the state, there hast be aregional planning approach. Realizing this Directorate of Town & Country Planningintroduced Regional Plan Scheme under Third Five Year Plan (1961 - 1966). Regionalplans were prepared for Coimbatore & Chengalpattu districts. A detailed study andsurvey had been taken up for preparation of regional plan for other districts.

For integrating physical and economic planning, identification of viable regions by considering the economic, demographics, social and physical characteristics wereconsidered by the department.After various studies they arrived region as a fundamental planning unit, thedepartment proposed the planning to be done at the below mentioned level, and thedepartment identified and delineated the state into Eight regions as indicated in the figure.

Present Status

In 2021, the department had studied and delineated regional planningarea for the state. The geographical area of the State had been delineated into 12 regions vide G.O.(Ms).No.111 dated 04.10.2021. The 12 regions are mentioned in the table below,

The Government vide G.O(Ms).No 02, Housing and Urban Development Department, Dated: 10.01.2022 framed the rules for the Regional Plans (Preparation, Publication and Sanction) Rules, 2021 under section 122 of Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.

Regional Plan G.O’s:

Regional Planning Authorities Members appointment G.O’s