Senior administrators, urban planners and real estate leaders on Saturday reached a collective consensus that the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975, must be urgently modernised and strengthened to keep pace with the state’s rapidly expanding urban landscape and evolving developmental needs.
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Call for Modernisation of Haryana's 1975 Urban Act

Senior administrators, urban planners, and real estate leaders have come together to demand urgent modernisation and strengthening of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975.

The collective consensus emerged at a roundtable discussion held by the Institute of Town Planners India-Haryana Regional Chapter, marking 51 years of the landmark legislation.

  • The discussion aimed to address the growing needs of Haryana's rapidly expanding urban landscape.
  • Speakers emphasized the importance of evolving urban policies and regulatory frameworks to tackle emerging challenges.

Key Challenges and Solutions

  • Sustainability: Meeting the need for environmentally friendly urban development.
  • Infrastructure Resilience: Ensuring the ability of urban infrastructure to withstand challenges.
  • Rapid Urban Expansion: Managing the rapid growth of urban areas.
  • Changing Citizen Expectations: Meeting the evolving needs and demands of urban residents.

Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi highlighted the need for continuous evolution of urban policies and regulatory frameworks to address these emerging challenges.