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The Goa government has initiated the conversion of existing outline development plans for Margao and Mormugao into GIS-based masterplans under the AMRUT 2.0 programme. The plans will cover approximately 82 sq km in Margao and 42.4 sq km in Mormugao, integrating land use, infrastructure, housing, transport and environmental data into a digital planning framework. The initiative, fully funded by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, aims to enable data-driven urban planning and improve governance in emerging urban centres. The process will involve detailed surveys and is expected to take over a year, marking a shift towards comprehensive and statutory planning for these cities.
The Goa Town and Country Planning Department has initiated the process of converting existing outline development plans for Margao and Mormugao into comprehensive GIS-based masterplans under the AMRUT 2.0 programme, aimed at strengthening urban planning frameworks in the state. Advertisement
The initiative, announced in the past week, will see both cities mapped through a digital, data-driven planning system covering land use, infrastructure, housing, transport networks and environmental features. The programme is part of a centrally funded sub-scheme under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, targeting Class II towns that were not included in the earlier AMRUT mission.
The proposed masterplan for Margao will cover approximately 82 sq km, including the municipal area and surrounding villages, while the Mormugao plan will extend across about 42.4 sq km, covering the Vasco da Gama planning region.
The scope of the masterplans includes detailed mapping of population trends, employment patterns, commercial activity and industrial zones, along with civic infrastructure such as roads, water supply, sewerage systems and solid waste management. Social infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, parks, heritage sites and government land parcels, will also be incorporated into the planning framework.
Officials indicated that the process will involve extensive primary surveys, including land-use assessments, traffic and transport studies and household-level data collection. The planning exercise will be executed through a paperless system using an integrated mobile application developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, enabling real-time data capture and analysis.
A tender has been issued for the appointment of a consultant to undertake the preparation of these GIS-based masterplans, with the exercise expected to take more than a year to complete. The final plans will be statutory in nature under the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974, replacing the existing outline development plans.
The transition from outline development plans to comprehensive masterplans is expected to support long-term urban planning, addressing challenges linked to population growth, infrastructure demand and land-use management. The GIS-based approach is intended to improve accuracy, enable periodic updates and support better coordination between departments involved in urban development.
The move aligns with broader efforts under AMRUT 2.0 to promote digital planning tools and integrated urban development across smaller cities. By creating a unified spatial database, the government aims to enhance decision-making, streamline approvals and improve the delivery of infrastructure and services in emerging urban centres.
The development is expected to provide a structured framework for future growth in Margao and Mormugao, supporting more efficient land utilisation and infrastructure planning while strengthening governance mechanisms in urban development.
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