The Hindu   07.08.2012

Master Plan 2031 for Mysore city unveiled

Minister for Medical Education S.A. Ramdas released the document prepared by the Ahmedabad-based SAI Consultants for the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Stringent regulations have been proposed around heritage and historical structures in the city to preserve them for posterity. Special regulations will be in place for the conservation of natural heritage sites, including Chamundi Hills and surrounding regions. The area under Mysore city and surrounding regions will be spread over 509.33 sq km against 495 sq km at present.

In all, 117 villages — 84 in Mysore taluk, 19 in Nanjangud taluk and 14 in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district —will come under the purview of the plan. The population is expected to go up to 23 lakh in 20 years against the current 13 lakh.

It takes into account the presence of natural water bodies in its jurisdiction, and hence has framed regulations to ensure their conservation.The proposed land-use pattern for the Mysore-Nanjangud Local Planning Area 2031 indicates that 32 per cent of it is for residential purpose, while parks, playgrounds and open spaces constitute less than 5 per cent.

There is also a proposal to shift the Central Jail to the outskirts of the city to release land for suitable use, while suggestions are in place for creating parking facilities for heavy duty vehicles to reduce their movement inside the city. To complete the missing link in the ongoing outer ring road project, the document highlights the need for a peripheral ring road to connect existing roads.

Mr. Ramdas said the State government had cleared a proposal to bring road development in major cities such under a separate plan to revamp urban transportation. He said cess would be collected from the stakeholders towards the transport fund.

The plan seeks to develop a film city and an international convention centre near the Mysore airport to give a thrust to tourism promotion in the region.A copy of the plan can be obtained from MUDA officials who will display the satellite images of the land-use pattern coming under the planning authority along with other details at the Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry from Tuesday. It will be made available to the public on payment of the stipulated fee.Mr. Ramdas urged NGOs, engineers and stakeholders to submit their suggestions and objections in 60 days.