Executive Summary:
This document is a response to a parliamentary question regarding Master Plans for link roads in Indian cities. It clarifies that urban planning is the responsibility of State Governments and Urban Local Bodies, with the Government of India providing supplementary support through schemes and guidelines. The document refers to the URDPFI Guidelines of 2014 and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and AMRUT 2.0, which promote GIS-based Master Plans. It includes state-wise details of Master Plans taken up under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Urban Planning Responsibility:**
* Urban planning, including the construction of link roads to alleviate traffic congestion, falls under the purview of State Governments and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), as per the 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India.
* **Government of India's Role:**
* The Government of India supplements the efforts of States/UTs through schematic interventions.
* The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) issued URDPFI Guidelines in 2014 for adoption by States/UTs for regulated and planned development.
* Chapter 8 of URDPFI Guidelines (2014) covers transportation planning, including the classification and design considerations of urban roads.
* **Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT):**
* The formulation of GIS-based Master Plans was approved as a 100% centrally funded sub-scheme under AMRUT and implemented in 461 towns from 35 States/UTs.
* Under AMRUT, draft GIS databases were created for 454 towns, with final databases for 447 towns. Draft Master Plans were formulated for 395 towns, and final plans approved in 278 towns.
* **AMRUT 2.0:**
* The sub-scheme for GIS-based Master Plans has been extended to Class-II Towns (population 50,000-99,999) under AMRUT 2.0.
* Draft Master Plans exist for 112 cities, with 48 finalized.
* **Viksit Bharat Vision:**
* The Government views urban planning and infrastructure development as core drivers for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat, focusing on enhancing connectivity and livability in cities.
Impact Analysis:
* **State Governments/Union Territories:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for planning, initiating, and developing urban transport infrastructure, including link roads. Expected to adopt URDPFI guidelines based on local conditions.
* *Action Required:* Plan and develop urban transport infrastructure, integrate various modes of public transport, and construct link roads. Implement URDPFI guidelines considering local conditions.
* **Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) / Urban Development Authorities:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for urban planning and development within their jurisdictions.
* *Action Required:* Participate in the planning and implementation of urban transport infrastructure projects, considering the URDPFI guidelines and local conditions.
* **Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA):**
* *Impact:* Provides guidance and support to States/UTs through schemes and guidelines.
* *Action Required:* Continue to support States/UTs in urban planning and infrastructure development through schemes like AMRUT and by providing guidelines such as URDPFI.
* **Residents of Congested Neighborhoods:**
* *Impact:* Benefit from improved connectivity and reduced traffic congestion through the construction of link roads and better urban planning.
* *Action Required:* Engage with local authorities and participate in the planning process to voice their needs and concerns regarding urban development.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for housing and urban development.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A major metropolitan city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, facing traffic congestion issues.
Hyderabad, Telangana: A major metropolitan city in the state of Telangana, India, facing traffic congestion issues.
Bengaluru, Karnataka: A major metropolitan city in the state of Karnataka, India, facing traffic congestion issues.
Viksit Bharat 2047: A vision of developed India by the year 2047.
Telangana: A state in India, specifically mentioned in the context of Master Plans under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0.
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT): A Government of India initiative focused on urban rejuvenation, including the formulation of GIS-based Master Plans.
Urban and Regional Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines, 2014: Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for regulated and planned urban development.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3162
TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 07, 2025
MASTER PLAN FOR LINK ROADS
NO. 3162. SMT. D K ARUNA:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether residents in congested neighbourhoods in many cities such as
Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru have urged the respective Municipal
Corporations to prepare Master Plans for construction of link roads to
alleviate traffic congestion and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Municipal Corporations propose to construct at least 800 to
1000 metres long link roads connecting local streets, wards and zones;
and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to achieve the goal of ‘Viksit
Bharat-2047’,State-wise including Telangana?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)
(a) to (c) As per 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India, urban
planning is the function of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ Urban Development
Authorities. The Government of India supplements the efforts of the
States/ Union Territories (UTs) through schematic interventions.
Therefore, the respective State Governments are responsible for
planning, initiating and developing urban transport infrastructure
including integration amongst various modes of public transport,
construction of link roads to alleviate traffic congestion.
However, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government
of India has issued Urban and Regional Development Plan Formulation and
Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines, 2014
(https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/URDPFI%20Guidelines%20V
ol%20I(2).pdf) for adoption by the States/Union Territories for regulated
and planned development.
The Chapter - 8 “Infrastructure Planning” of URDPFI guidelines 2014 deals
with Transportation Planning and aspects of Classification of Urban
Roads including Design Consideration of Urban Roads, etc. State/ UTs,
Urban Development Authorities/ Urban Local Bodies are expected to
adopt URDPFI guidelines in accordance with prevailing local conditions
which may vary from city to city.
…2/--2-
Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT),
'formulation of GIS based Master Plan' has been approved as a 100%
centrally funded sub-scheme and is being implemented in 461 towns from
35 States/UTs. Draft GIS database has been created for 454 towns, out of
which final GIS database has been created for 447 towns. Draft GIS Based
Master Plans have been formulated in 395 towns, out of which final GIS
Based Master Plans have been approved in 278 towns. Statewise details
of Master Plans taken-up under AMRUT including Telangana at Annexure-
I .
Under AMRUT 2.0, the sub-scheme for Formulation of GIS based
Master Plans has been extended to cover Class-II Towns with population
of 50,000 - 99,999. Draft Master Plan for 112 cities out of which 48 cities
have finalised the Master Plans so far. Statewise details of Master Plans
taken up under AMRUT 2.0 including Telangana at Annexure-II.
Accordingly, the Government views urban planning and
infrastructure development as core drivers for realizing the vision of Viksit
Bharat, with sustained focus on enhancing connectivity and livability in
cities.ANNEXURE I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO. 3162 “MASTER PLAN FOR LINK ROADs”, DUE FOR
ANSWER IN THE LOK SABHA ON 07.08.2025.
Statewise details of Master Plans taken-up under AMRUT
SI GIS database Master Plans Master Plan
NO State created formulated approved
1 Andhra Pradesh 26 26 21
2 Andaman & Nicobar 1
3 Arunachal Pradesh 1 1 1
4 Assam 4 4 1
5 Bihar 24
6 Chhattisgarh 9 9
7 Goa 1 1
8 Gujarat 31 31 31
9 Haryana 17 16
10 Himachal Pradesh 2 2 2
11 Jammu & Kashmir 2 2 2
12 Jharkhand 6 6 6
13 Karnataka 23 16
14 Kerala 9 9 9
15 Ladakh 2 1
16 Madhya Pradesh 34 32 23
17 Maharashtra 44 44 44
18 Manipur 1 1 1
19 Meghalaya 1 1 1
20 Mizoram 1 1 1
21 Nagaland 2 2 2
22 Odisha 6 1
23 Puducherry 3 3 2
24 Punjab 17 17 16
25 Rajasthan 29 28 28
26 Sikkim 1 1 1
27 Tamil Nadu 18 18 2
28 Telangana 12 10 3
29 Uttar Pradesh 59 59 52
30 Uttarakhand 7 7
31 West Bengal 54 46 29
Total 447 395 278ANNEXURE II
Statewise details of Master Plans taken up under AMRUT 2.0
SI
No State Draft Master Plan Final Master Plan
1 ANDHRA PRADESH 35 2
2 Madhya Pradesh 9 3
3 MAHARASHTRA 66 42
4 Rajasthan 2 1
5 Telangana 0 0
Total 112 48