India, Aug. 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

As per 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India, urban planning including preparation of master plans for cities are the function of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ Urban Development Authorities. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories. The Government of India supplements the efforts of States and Union Territories (UTs) through schematic interventions/ advisories and guidelines.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has undertaken several initiatives to promote GIS-based urban planning and preparation of digital Master Plans for cities/ULBs. Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AM...