CDP link - JnNURM

Preparation of City development Plan (CDP) for Meerut
in the state of Uttar Pradesh under JNNURM
City Development Plan
Final Report
also lack in co-ordination among them. These factors are resulting in the falling levels of
service delivery.
The first Master Plan (1971-91) for the city targeted to achieve a balanced growth of the
city, which got expired in 1996. After the expiry of the 1st Plan, a new master plan based
on detailed survey and analysis of the city’s present problem and keeping in view the
targeted population of 2.3 million for the year 2021, has been prepared.
3.3. Significance of Meerut in NCR
Meerut is a major part of NCR on the basis of its industrial and location base. NCR board
is playing a major role in strengthening the financial aspect of the city by proving funds
and loans for the development of the city. The main emphasis by NCR board for Meerut
is on the proposal of Ghaziabad - Meerut Express way for improving the road
connectivity of the city on the basis of importance of NCR. Further consideration of
proposing IRBTS and RRTS for Meerut is under process for improving the connectivity
and accessibility of Meerut city. Location of Meerut in NCR is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Location of Meerut in NCR
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