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Master Plans are comprehensive, long-term frameworks that guide the systematic growth and transformation of cities. They serve as blueprints for urban development, integrating land use, housing, transport, infrastructure, environment, heritage, and socio-economic objectives into a unified vision for the future.
Each Master Plan defines the spatial structure and development strategy of a city—mapping where people will live, work, move, and recreate. It balances economic growth with environmental resilience, ensuring sustainable use of land and resources. Through zoning regulations, development control norms, and policy directives, these plans align public and private development with the city’s collective goals.
Modern Master Plans—such as those of Delhi (2041), Mumbai (2034), Bengaluru (2031), and Gandhinagar (2024)—reflect the shift toward smart, inclusive, and climate-responsive cities. They embed digital governance, data-driven planning, and citizen participation at their core.
In essence, Master Plans are living documents—not just maps, but visions that evolve with people, technology, and nature to shape the cities of tomorrow.
