Mapping the Future: Exploring the Gurgaon Master Plan 2031 and Its Implications!

The Town and Country Planning Department of Haryana’s most current and comprehensive plan to further the city’s overall development is the Gurgaon Master Plan 2031. On February 5, 2007, the plan was originally made public, with a 3.7 million-person population density of 80 people per acre as its aim.

However, the Gurgaon Master plan was updated for 2025 to allow for a higher population density of 120 persons per acre due to rising urbanisation. In anticipation of a rise in demand at the time, the updated plan also allotted a sizable portion of land for Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

Interesting circumstances led to a change in the industry climate as demand for SEZs dropped. As a result, the development plan for 2025 was amended once again, and the Gurgaon Master Plan 2031 was finally unveiled. The previously altered land use for SEZs is to be revised by the current master plan.

As a result, on November 15, 2012, the Gurgaon Master Plan 2031, also known as the Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex – 2031 AD, was formally published. This comprehensive strategy was developed largely to cater to a 4.25 million-person population.

Gurgaon has grown to become a vibrant global metropolis. Many multinational corporations have chosen Gurgaon as the location of their corporate headquarters, software development centres, manufacturing facilities, and other businesses due to the city’s well-planned infrastructure and strong accessibility by airlines, railroads, and highways.

Along National Highway Number 8, the Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex has a prominent location. It is renowned for its auto manufacturing businesses, upscale retail centres, big cyber parks, and software development facilities. Being approximately 4 kilometres from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the complex has strong air access to significant international cities.

In order to accommodate the anticipated population of 4.25 million people, a total area of 16,021 hectares has been allotted for residential purposes in the Gurgaon Master Plan 2031. The Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) and authorised builders have already established residential zones encompassing 8,000 hectares across many residential sectors within this Development Plan.

There will be 2 million people living in these current public and private residential zones. Additionally, there are 200,000 people living in existing town and village settlements on the urbanizable grounds. The additional residential areas recommended in the Development Plan will accommodate the 2.05 million people who will still likely live there.

The Gurgaon Master Plan 2031 specifies that the residential zones shall be built on the idea of a neighbourhood. This strategy ensures that community services and facilities are offered inside the industry itself. 250 people per hectare live in homes, which is the average.

Increased Population Density: The following ideas have been put out to lessen the consequences of increasing population density on the environment within the sectors:

Within the already-designed and-built residential sectors, more land will be set aside for infrastructure.

Roads in residential areas or colonies must be at least 12 metres wide. This ensures that there is sufficient space for comfortable accessibility and smooth traffic movement.

In residential colonies or sectors, 2.5 square metres must be set aside as parks and open space for every inhabitant. As a result, the neighbourhood might include green spaces and recreational areas.

The Gurgaon Master Plan 2031 has designated 1616 hectares of land for commercial usage. 480 hectares of land have already been developed by the HUDA. The master plan’s suggested commercial zones would be transformed into sizable shopping malls and business complexes, offering state-of-the-art, all-inclusive facilities for commercial activity.

In addition, the Gurgaon Master Plan 2031 suggests building 200-meter-wide business enclaves alongside a few motorways. These commercial belts are strategically placed to satisfy the needs of the surrounding communities, promoting comfort and economic activity.

Within the Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex, a sizable area of 4,613 hectares has been set aside for industrial use in the master plan to meet the expanding demands of software businesses, automotive manufacturers, and other pollution-free hi-tech enterprises.

To accommodate the current industrial demand, the HUDA and the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation have already developed 1,246 hectares of land. In order to facilitate simple access and connection for industrial activity in the area, the proposed new industrial sectors are ideally located beside the highway, near to Manesar’s Industrial Model Township.

The current Delhi-Gurgaon Metro Link will be extended to Manesar through Sectors 43–44, 52–52A, 56–57, SPR, and NH-8. This Metro Link now stops at HUDA City Centre (Sector 29). Another Metro loop that travels through Sector 25-25A and starts at the Sikanderpur Metro Station is also almost finished.

To increase connectivity to these areas, it is suggested that this metro link be extended to SPR through Golf Course Road. Increased transit alternatives and convenient travel for residents and commuters are the goals of these metro extensions.

A strategic framework for the development of the Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex is established by the Gurgaon Master Plan 2031, which responds to the needs of a growing population and promotes sustainable urbanisation. The plan’s inclusion of guidelines for residential neighbourhoods, commercial areas, industrial clusters, and public utilities aims to create an urban environment that is both balanced and inclusive.

The Gurgaon Master Plan 2031 aspires to create a cutting-edge and environmentally friendly urban complex that offers its residents a high quality of life while luring investment, promoting economic growth, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive society.

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