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• Uttar Pradesh will prepare GIS-based master plans for 93 tier-II towns across 49 districts to support planned urban development.
• The initiative will create digital land-use maps and geospatial databases for towns with populations between 50,000 and 99,999.
• The plans will help authorities manage infrastructure, housing, transportation, public amenities and future growth more effectively.
• The programme aligns with the Centre's AMRUT 2.0 mission and expands the use of GIS technology in urban planning across the state.
• Officials expect the move to reduce unplanned expansion and improve development planning in emerging urban centres.
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the preparation of Geographic Information System (GIS)-based master plans for 93 tier-II towns spread across 49 districts, marking a major step towards planned urban development in smaller and fast-growing cities across the state.
The initiative is aimed at creating a scientific framework for future growth by using digital mapping and geospatial technology. These towns, many of which are witnessing increasing population growth and urbanisation, will receive detailed GIS-based planning documents to guide land use, infrastructure development, transportation networks, housing projects and public amenities.
Under the programme, authorities will prepare comprehensive geo-databases and digital base maps for each town. The exercise will include mapping of existing land use patterns, road networks, water bodies, public infrastructure, environmental assets and vacant land parcels. The data will be used to identify future development needs and support informed planning decisions.
The selected towns fall under the population category of 50,000 to 99,999 and are covered under the GIS-based master planning component of the Centre's AMRUT 2.0 programme. The initiative is expected to provide smaller urban centres with planning tools that have traditionally been used in larger cities.
Apart from digital mapping, the master plan preparation process will include socio-economic surveys, infrastructure assessments, thematic studies, future population projections and development strategies. Draft plans will be prepared after analysing existing conditions and future requirements, followed by stakeholder consultations before finalisation.
The move builds on Uttar Pradesh's ongoing efforts to modernise urban planning through technology. Over the past few years, the state has increasingly adopted GIS-based planning systems for several cities to improve land management and infrastructure coordination. Earlier phases of the programme helped authorities integrate transportation corridors, utility networks, green spaces and development zones through a single digital platform.
Officials believe the GIS-based plans will help local bodies manage urban growth more efficiently while ensuring that future development is aligned with available infrastructure. The digital planning framework is also expected to improve coordination among departments responsible for housing, roads, water supply, sanitation, public transport and environmental management.
The initiative comes at a time when several tier-II cities in Uttar Pradesh are witnessing rising residential demand, industrial expansion and infrastructure investments. With urbanisation spreading beyond major cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida and Ghaziabad, planners are increasingly focusing on emerging urban centres to ensure sustainable growth and avoid unplanned development.
According to officials, the GIS-based master plans will provide a long-term roadmap for urban expansion while helping authorities preserve environmentally sensitive areas, improve civic infrastructure and create more organised development patterns. The plans are also expected to support investment decisions by providing clear land-use guidelines and development frameworks for future projects.
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