The document provides an overview of the Greater Mohali Area regional plan. [1] It describes the area covered, population statistics, and local planning authorities. [2] Key economic clusters are identified, including the central business district in SAS Nagar and an airport hub in the south-eastern area. [3] Master plans have been developed or are being finalized for various towns to guide development and infrastructure projects in the region.

1. PRESENTATION
ON
DEVELOPMENT
OF
GREATER MOHALI AREA

3. The Region GREATER MOHALI AREA
Area : 1160 sq.km
Mullanpur
Population : 711,210 Kharar
Urban Population : 40% SAS Nagar
Zirakpur
Rural Population : 60%
Derabassi
Banur
Local Planning Areas : SAS Nagar, Kharar,
Mullanpur, Banur, Zirakpur, Derabassi

4. The Region PERIPHERY CONTROLLED AREA
Jurisdiction:
Whole of the
Periphery-
controlled
area of
Chandigarh,
in Punjab, as
defined in the
Punjab New
Capital
(Periphery)
Control Act, 1952
& some area of
Lalru
Area –
1350 Sq. Km.
Town -7
Villages-442

5. ABOUT CHANDIGARH
Well Known as “The City beautiful”,
Chandigarh is Capital of Punjab. Known
Internationally for its Architecture and
Urban Planning, it is the first planned city is
home to numerous architectural projects
of Le Corbusier.
Chandigarh is the city of multi
cultural peoples, languages and the city
with full of artistic monuments and artistic
people.

6. Mohali, new and vibrant city located next to
Chandigarh where the ultra modern infrastructure
is getting ready. Mohali was conceived after the
trifurcation of Punjab and its capital Chandigarh
becoming a U.T. in the year 1966. Mohali and
Chandigarh are contiguous areas with only the
boundary dividing this area. It is officially named
after the eldest son Sahibzada Ajit Singh of Guru
Gobind Singh ji. The Planning of Mohali is
synchronized with that of Chandigarh on the
basis of Grid iron pattern with each sector having
dimensions of 1.2 k.m. x 0.8 k.m. The Concept of
sectors is based on neighborhood pattern.

7. ABOUT GMADA
GMADA has set up with a goal of
achieving a balanced development
of the area by preparation of
perspective plans, strengthening of
infrastructure facilities and promotion
of Growth Centres. GMADA intends
to develop Mohali as a world city
where the grass is greener, the roads
wider, the air cleaner and where
proactive and responsive
governance is the norm.

8. REGIONAL PLAN- GMR
 The Local planning area is declared under the
provision of The Punjab Regional & Town Planning &
Development (Amendment) Act 2006.
 Regional Plan is prepared for the region showing
Broad Areas to be covered for Development
Purposes.
 Master Plan of the Declared local Planning Areas is
prepared and notified for inviting objections and
suggestions from the general public.
 After finalizing The Master Plan, Zonal Development
Plans are prepared giving details of the uses
permitted in the area.

9. REGIONAL PLAN- GMR
 Objections & Suggestions Regarding Master Plan
are invited from the General Public and are
considered or Rejected by the Punjab Regional &
Town Planning & Development Board. Thereafter
the final Master Plan is Published.
 Due to Economic Social & Political Pressure the
Authority faces Problems for Implementing the
Master Plan in TOTO.
 In order to overcome the above said Problems the
Government has Introduced –
1. Land Pooling Scheme.
2. TDR Scheme.

10. CRITICAL ECONOMIC CLUSTERS/ZONES
Economic Cluster Primary/Secondary Economic Activities
Central CBD, Financial District, Art & Culture Centre,
S.A.S. Nagar Administrative Centre.
South-Eastern Airport Hub, Logistic Hub, Aviation Related
S.A.S. Nagar Industries
Zirakpur Hardcore Manufacturing, Warehousing,
Medium/Small Manufacturing.
Banur-Zirakpur Corridor Instructional-Knowledge Belt, Business-
Technological Corridor, Regional Park, Southern
Gateway(Direct linked to Delhi)
Shivalik Hills Nature Conservation and Preservation, Public
enjoyment of the fauna and flora, Regional
Ecological Park, Micro-Climatic Modifiers.
Mullanpur Resort Centre, Low Density Country Living,
Northern Gateway.
Agriculture(Rural)Zone Diversification of Agriculture Activities, RGC, Critical
mass approach to rural development, Preservation
of Agriculture Land.

11. MASTER PLANS FOR MOHALI AREA
Jurong International to prepare Master Plans for six
encircling towns of Chandigarh:
1. Mullanpur, 4. Banur,
2. Mohali, 5. Zirakpur,
3. Kharar, 6. Derabassi.
Jurong to deliver
1. Six Master Plans & Zonal
Development Plan
2. Six Infrastructure Plans
3. Prototype Sectoral
Development Plans- for
residential
4. Prototype Sectoral
Development Plans- for
commercial centers,
5. Spatial Data Bank

12. MASTER PLANNING OF GREATER MOHALI REGION:
GROWING OPPORTUNITIES
Master Plans already notified: 2 Towns ( Mohali & Mullanpur )
Master Plans displayed for objections: 2 ( Zirakpur & Dera
bassi)
Master Plans under final stage: 2 Towns ( Kharar & Banur)
Punjab’s first ‘Eco Town’, Mullanpur
 Approval granted to master plan of Mullanpur Local Planning
Area to develop 15,130 acres of land spread across 33 villages
on the outskirts of Chandigarh
 According to the plan, industries in Mullanpur will be catering to
service-oriented businesses such as IT, health and tourism
 New Urban Estate in 450 Acres


13. ECONOMIC DRIVERS
 High Technology, Value –added kind of industrial
development in the form of:
 Science Park
 Business Park
 R&D Park
 Setting up of IT Parks and Bio-technology Industries.
 Punjab is ranked seventh in terms of education
amongst the states
 Set up of new IIT in the State.
 Punjab has a well developed educational system
consisting of 5 Universities, 2 deemed universities

14. HIGH GROWTH
 Fourth most urbanized (34%) state in the country.
 Urban population rise to 50% as against 36% for
India by 2025.
 Has a stronger middle class base because of more
equitable income distribution (post green revolution).
 Every year from two crops procured, Rs. 20000 Cr.
Comes to Punjab from outside of which the value
addition is at least Rs 10000 Cr.
 Punjabi habit of spending and belief in quality of life
comparable to International standards due to larger
NRI population—carving for good housing and retail
trade

15. MOHALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
 Direct Air Connectivity to actualize the
development
 Approved by GOI
 Mohali International Airport will facilitate direct
international flights.
MOU signed between AAI & GMADA
JV between AAI & GMADA envisaged
300 acres of land identified to be given free of
cost
Land acquisition process initiated .
 To facilitate NRI belt of this Region open up
trade, business & tourism
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16. KNOWLEDGE CITY, SECTOR 81, SAS NAGAR
 Cluster Approach for 400 acres of earmarked land in sector 81,
Mohali
 Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER)
 National Institute of Nano technology (NINT)
 International level Management Cluster
 General Management School
 Health Management School
 Public Policy School
 Bio-Technology Cluster Comprising
 National Institute of Agro-Food Biotechnology
 The Biotechnology Park
 The Bio-processing unit .
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17. AEROTROPOLIS DEVELOPMENT
 In order to complement and support the
International Airport, a triangular plot of mixed
use is being proposed which is adjacent to the
Airport boundary and permissible uses within this
zone will include:
 Hotel & Convention Hall
 Exhibition & Exposition Halls
 Aviation Academy
 Logistics Uses
 Offices for Aircraft Companies
 Aircraft catering & Kitchens etc.

18. SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL & SPORTS
INFRASTRUCTURE
Envisaged GMADA projects for making life
meaningful , healthy & responsive:
Punjab Habitat Centre on the lines of India Habitat Centre in Sector 68, Mohali for
facilities like Art Gallery, Food courts , Space for offices, Health Club etc
GMADA Golf Course on 300 acres Land
A Golf Range in SAS Nagar
Recreational Swimming Pool
Sports Club etc.

19. FUNCTIONS & ACTIVITIES
 To make provisions for better planning & regulating the development of
land.
 Providing amenities and services in urban areas.
 Construction of houses.
 Promoting research and development of new techniques in:
 Planning
 Urban Development
 House construction
 Development of Quality Infrastructure.
 For directing the planning & development process.
 Promoting companies, associations and other bodies for carrying out the
purposes of the Act.
 Performing functions supplemental, incidental or consequential to
functions referred above.

20. INVOLVEMENT OF PRIVATE PROMOTERS
In order to develop the area as per the provisions of the Master Plan,
it is not possible to develop this area by the government itself. So various
private agencies have come forward to develop the sector and also in PPP
mode and licenses are being given under the Punjab Apartment and
Property Regulation Act, 1995.
Minimum area requirement for development a colony where is
between 25 to 100 Acres where in all the facilities / development such as
educational, health, commercial, Roads, Parks, Electricity, Water etc. are to
be provided by the colonizers.
Most of the Southern sectors of Mohali are being developed by
private developers of International repute i.e. Emmar MGF, DLF, Unitech, TDI
etc.

21. INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
 To Optimize use of existing infrastructure.
 To integrate common aspects of infrastructure needs
and requirements to ensure planning for sustainable and
affordable development to meet the growth of the
Greater Mohali Region.
 To utilize modern and innovative technology in
infrastructure provision to improve service level and to
attain a high quality environment within the Greater
Mohali Region.
 To control and coordinate all infrastructure and utility
service providers and to set targets for quality water,
energy resources and waste resources.

22. CHALLENGES
Requirement of huge capital:
 For world class infrastructure, lifestyle
and administration with
enterprise
Problems with Land Acquisition:
Demands of Land owners is very high
Premium of land is very high
Land cost approx. US$312,500 per acre.
Population Growth

23. REMIDIES
Acquire land for commercial
purposes to meet the requirement
of huge capital.
Problems with Land Acquisition:
 Government introduced Land
Pooling Scheme.
 Participation of Land owners /
Farmers in joint development.

24. Thank you.