BMC Drives Internal Road Transfer Initiative from Property Developers
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started a big project to help property developers and plot owners. This effort aims to make sure that internal roads built during the development of plots are officially transferred. The city knows that owning roads properly is key to good urban infrastructure management.
Issues with Unmanaged Road Transfers
During recent BMC meetings, officials found several problems. Many developers made roads from plots, but never officially gave them to the municipal corporation. This has caused big issues:
- Unplanned Growth: Without proper road ownership, the city grows in a messy way
- Infrastructure Problems: Building new roads and drains becomes nearly impossible
- Safety Issues: Poor road conditions have led to frequent small accidents in neighbourhoods
Mayor's Plan for Bhubaneswar's Growth
Mayor Sulochana Das stressed the importance of this project. "The city is expanding, and we need to build new roads and drains," she said during the meeting. New areas are always being added to BMC's area, so managing roads properly is essential.
The mayor pointed out a key issue: unless roads are handed over to BMC, important development work can't move forward. This has slowed the city's infrastructure for years.
Past and Present Changes
In the past, property deals didn't need road handovers for approval. Large plots were often split into smaller parts for individual buyers, with internal roads made but kept private. Now, BMC strictly follows road transfer rules.
Effect on Urban Planning
This project marks a big change in how Bhubaneswar plans its cities. People who bought plots under the old rules will now need to follow the new standards. Upcoming infrastructure development will facilitate the rapid growth of the city.
The project is happening at a key time when BMC is also working on fixing roads in many places. By making sure internal roads are owned properly, the city can take care of and develop the city's transportation network fully.