DC reviews formulation of GIS based Master plan for Kupwara town

KUPWARA, JULY 15: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting, here to review the formulation of GIS based Master plan for Kupwara town 2023-2043.

At the outset, the DC meticulously reviewed the boundaries of local planning area including MC area and revenue villages of Kupwara Master Plan which have a proposed local planning area of 147 Sq.Kms.

The DC directed the concerned agency to rework on the boundaries so that town planning is result-oriented and inclusive.

She asked the CPO Kupwara to coordinate with concerned line departments so that secondary data to the agency is provided at an earliest.

On the occasion, Ayushi said that GIS based Master Plan is a comprehensive planning strategy that utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, which improves decision making by providing planners with spatial insights and holistic view of the town’s dynamics, facilitating sustainable and efficient urban development.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, Gulzar Ahmed Bhat; ADC Handwara, Aziz Ahmed Rather; ACR, ACD, Assistant Town Planner Kashmir, Consultant, KSS-ISPER, Executive Engineers, Tehsildars, BDOs, CEO MC Kupwara and other stakeholders.