Draft master plan for Guwahati released

Guwahati, Mar 31 (UNI) The Draft Master Plan 2025 for development of the state capital was unveiled here today.

Announcing the Draft Master plan, Guwahati Development Department (GDD) Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma said, '' We have visualised a planned, clean and beautiful city by 2025. All individuals and groups are welcome to offer their suggestions for finalising the Master Plan.'' Developing three new townships at Changsari, Sualkuchi and Rani on the outskirts of the main city limits now is an important proposal in the plan. Two new bridges over the Brahmaputra on the eastern and western ends, besides better road communication and Light Rail Transit System, are additional features of the plan.

A new Separate Economic Zone in south-west of the city and addition of 521 hectares of land for industrial purposes in the north-west part have also been proposed.

The final master plan would be drawn on the basis of suggestions and feedback received after publication of the draft plan, Mr Sharma said.

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