Gharuan’s 10-year master plan to be ready by October

Punjab housing department is looking to ensure that future growth in the Gharuan area is carried out in a systematic and organised manner

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The 10-year master plan will guide the Gharuan’s development for the next ten years. (HT File)

Aiming at tackling haphazard and unplanned development in the Gharuan area, the state’s department of housing and urban development is currently working on a master plan. The department is looking to complete it by October this year.

The comprehensive plan, which takes into account infrastructure requirements, environment, and community well-being, will guide the area’s development for the next ten years — encompassing 19 identified villages and the allocation of approximately 3,000 acres of land for various purposes.

A senior official from the department said the local bodies department had last year requested them to prepare a master plan, adding, “While 19 villages have been identified for development, the focus will be on developing agricultural land rather than encroaching upon the villages. The master plan is designed for a ten-year period.”