The development of the urban areas in a planned manner is essential. But in absence of the proper Master Plans this is not possible and it always results in haphazard development. In order to prepare the Master Plans for at least upto Tehsil level a new scheme with the title of  Preparation of Master Plans is introduced in the proposals with an outlay of `200.00 lacs during 2011-12  against which an amount of `47.00 lacs were utilized.

                    In the first phase (in Kashmir Division), five towns were sanctioned for the preparation of Master Plans which include Sopore, Bandipora, Shupian, Ganderbal and Kargil in Kashmir division.

                    The Master Plans of Ganderbal & Sopore towns are in the final stage of completion and will be submitted to the government by the end of this financial year. Master Plans for Shopian and Kargil allotted to the Consultants and will be completed during the financial year. Tendering/RFP for the six Master Plans viz. Handwara, Pattan, Tral, Beerwah, Qazigund and Bandipora  have been invited.

                     In Jammu Division twenty five towns were identified for preparation of Master Plans on outsource basis, out of which in the first phase five towns were sanctioned viz. Katra, Udhampur, Kathua and Doda, are in the advanced stage of preparation whereas revision of Katra Master Plan is in the final stage. In the current Financial Year Reasi, Ramban, Akhnoor, Vijapur and Banihal are being outsourced for the preparation of Master Plan.

                       An allocation of `110.00 lacs has been proposed for the current financial year 2012-13.