Objectives
The objective of the planning exercise was to develop a 15 to 20 year vision of the town by involving all stakeholders. The vision to be further elaborated in a plan document premised on the principles of participation, sustainability and equitability.
Geographical spread
Arang town, Chhattisgarh
Key areas/components
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Capacity building of councillors and municipal officials
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Mobilization of citizen collectives and identification of other stakeholders
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Preparation of base map
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Primary and secondary dada collection and preliminary analysis
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City/town development strategy workshop with stakeholders
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Preparation of conceptual plan
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Presentation and discussion of conceptual plan with important stakeholders
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Preparation of draft development plan and submission to the government
Key outputs
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Preparation of Development Plan of Arang
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Capacities of municipal officials and elected representatives enhanced to understand and appreciate the intricacies involved in town planning because they play critical role in its implementation.
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Eliciting massive participation of stakeholders such as government officials, businessmen, trade unions, etc, in data collection, interpretation, analysis and future planning of the town (with added emphasis on the participation of women, marginalized and poor)
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Preparation of plan document including maps, diagrams and charts elaborating the existing situation and future requirements
Year/period
2008-2009
Client
Town & Country Planning Organization, Government of Chhattisgarh