Officials said the Telangana GIS-based master plans will use Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to digitally map land use, roads, water supply, drainage, and other civic facilities. This digital data will help authorities make better planning decisions and monitor development effectively.

Under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme of the Union government, towns with populations between 50,000 and one lakh will receive modern master plans based on GIS mapping. These plans will provide a clear roadmap for urban expansion, housing development, transport systems, and public services.

Urban planning experts believe the GIS-based system will help municipalities manage growth in a scientific and organized way. It will also support sustainable development and reduce unplanned construction in fast-growing towns.

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Priority has been given to newly formed municipalities and those where nearby villages were recently merged. Except for the Telangana Core Urban City, funds have been released for all other municipalities statewide to accelerate ongoing and new works. Officials have been instructed to ensure transparent and speedy implementation.

The government aims to transform every town into a growth hub under the “Telangana Rising Vision 2027” initiative. This move aligns with CM Revanth Reddy’s plan to improve urban infrastructure across all regions, including Greater Hyderabad.

With this massive allocation, the Congress government hopes to enhance urban living standards, create local employment, and drive balanced development throughout Telangana’s municipalities and corporations.

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Previously, the state had 16 separate land use categories, which caused overlapping regulations and administrative challenges. Senior officials conducted research on best practices in Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana before recommending a cohesive zoning framework. Suresh Kumar, a senior official, emphasized that a unified approach will replace fragmented rules and simplify compliance.

The government noted that past master plans often showed land use zones inconsistently. Different zoning regulations across master plans created difficulties for the public, licensed technical personnel, and implementing agencies. The inconsistent rules complicated understanding and application of land use norms.

Currently, building permissions are issued through the Online Building Permission System (OBPS). Officials stated that it is difficult to customize all zoning regulations on a single platform. The unified zoning policy will allow automated, consistent application of rules, reducing manual interpretation and interventions while streamlining urban planning across the state.

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Among municipalities, six have been selected for their outstanding achievements: Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Corporation, Tadipatri, Bobbili, Palamaneru, Atmakur, and Kuppam. In the Gram Panchayat (GP) category, the awardees include Choudavada (Anakapalli), RL Puram (Prakasam), Lolla (Kona Seema), Challapalli (Krishna), Chennuru (Kadapa), and Kanamakulapalle (Chittoor).

These awards highlight the government’s commitment to promoting sanitation and sustainable cleanliness practices across urban and rural areas. Citizens, local leaders, and officials are expected to participate in the event, celebrating the efforts of communities that have set benchmarks in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

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