Punjab Newsline,Chandigarh :
Master Plans of Dera Baba Nanak, Nangal, Barnala and Nabha Approved to Promote Systematic Development
In a significant step towards ensuring planned and sustainable urban development in Punjab, the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development (PRTPD) Board on Tuesday approved several key Master Plans during a high-level meeting held at Punjab Bhawan. The meeting was chaired by Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian, who is also the Vice Chairman of the PRTPD Board and Minister In-Charge of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The meeting witnessed the participation of Sh. Sanjeev Arora, Minister In-Charge of the Departments of Local Government, Industries and Commerce, Investment Promotion and Power. Sh. Harbhajan Singh, Minister In-Charge of the Public Works Department, along with senior officers from various departments, joined the deliberations through virtual mode. The Board discussed several important agendas focused on strengthening orderly urbanisation and infrastructure-led growth across the State.
During the meeting, the PRTPD Board accorded approval to the new Master Plans of Dera Baba Nanak, Nangal, Barnala and Nabha. These approvals are expected to pave the way for systematic and well-planned development of the concerned regions. The approved Master Plans will facilitate the creation of new industrial hubs, residential townships and commercial zones, thereby attracting fresh investments. The initiative is also aimed at generating employment opportunities and improving civic amenities for residents.
Apart from the Master Plans, the Board also approved key proposals related to amendments in various existing Master Plans and Unified Zoning Regulations. Special emphasis was laid on regulations concerning the no-construction zones along scheduled roads. These measures are intended to ensure road safety, allow for future road expansion and promote sustainable urban growth while maintaining planned development norms.
Several senior officials were present during the meeting, including Chief Secretary Sh. KAP Sinha, Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Sh. Vikas Garg, Rural Development and Panchayats Secretary Sh. Ajit Bala Ji Joshi, Local Government Secretary Sh. Manjit Singh Brar, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Secretary Smt. Sonali Giri, along with other senior officers from the member departments.
The approvals granted by the PRTPD Board are being seen as a major boost to Punjab’s long-term urban planning strategy, reinforcing the State Government’s commitment to balanced, infrastructure-driven and sustainable development.