India, Aug. 24 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the GIS-based Integrated Master Plan 2031 for Ghaziabad, Loni, and Modinagar/Muradnagar, officials from the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) told Hindustan Times on August 24. A key feature of the plan is the allocation of land for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).

Under the plan, 4,261.43 hectares have been earmarked as TOD zones along the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, while 636.61 hectares are designated for TOD along two Metro corridors. These areas will support mixed land use, residential, commercial, and industrial, encouraging dense, walkable neighborhoods with improved connectivity.

By integrating infrastructure, mobility, and land use, the Master...