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India's urban cover is expanding at an remarkable pace, with urban population predicted to reach 50% of the total country’s population by 2050. However, even today, only less than 40% of Indian cities have active statutory plans, and where plans exist, severe implementation gaps are observed. This study examines the performance of statutory master plans in India’s Tier-1 cities, such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, to understand how these statutory plans shape urban land use and urban fabric, and to understand what underlying factors explain the divergence between planned intentions and on-ground outcomes. The study reveals that institutional weaknesses, legal constraints, political and economic pressures, lack of integration with key infrastructure and climate considerations are key barriers to effective plan implementation. While Tier-1 cities prove major centres of growth, they simultaneously exhibit severe ecological degradation and uncontrolled peri-urban expansion. The report concludes with recommendations for institutional and legislative reforms to enhance master plan performance in these Indian cities.
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"Evaluating the Performance of Master Plans in India’s Tier-1 Cities: Implementation Gaps, Spatial Outcomes", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.a168-a175, January-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2601024.pdf
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