Town Planning
The Town Planning Department of Silvassa Municipal Corporation is responsible for the organized and sustainable development of the city. The department prepares and implements development plans, zoning regulations, and land-use policies to ensure orderly urban growth while balancing environmental and social needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Master Planning: Preparation of comprehensive development plans for residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational zones.
- Land Use Regulation: Managing land allocation, zoning, and building permissions to ensure planned development.
- Development Control: Monitoring construction activities to enforce compliance with building codes and planning guidelines.
- Urban Renewal Projects: Identifying and redeveloping underutilized or deteriorated urban areas to improve infrastructure and living conditions.
- Public Consultation & Stakeholder Engagement: Involving citizens and stakeholders in planning processes through consultations, workshops, and feedback mechanisms.
Ongoing Initiatives:
- Updating Silvassa’s Master Plan to accommodate future growth and infrastructure needs.
- Promoting mixed-use development to optimize land utilization.
- Integrating smart city concepts for better urban management.
The Town Planning Department aims to create a livable, efficient, and sustainable urban environment for the residents of Silvassa.
