The Punjab New Capital (Periphery) Control Act, 1952, created a 10-mile (16-km) protected belt around Chandigarh, restricting development to preserve the city’s planned setting and prevent urban sprawl Chandigarh: One of the central ideas on which Chandigarh was conceived — the protection of its periphery from unplanned urbanisation — has already been altered beyond recognition…
Keri: Every summer, as the water level in the Anjunem reservoir drops, the remains of temples from the submerged village of Gulle emerge again, revealing fragments of the area’s history. Heritage enthusiasts are pressing govt to take swift steps to safeguard and conserve these structures while they are exposed.The Anjunem Irrigation Project, completed around three…
Aerial view of Chandigarh Chandigarh: Proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP) 2031 could pave the way for a significant expansion of housing and mixed-use development in the city, with the UT administration seeking to unlock large tracts of vacant land and permit higher-density construction.Officials believe the changes could help address Chandigarh’s growing housing…
