Budget: High-level panel on urban policies
The Hindu
There is need to facilitate tier 2 and 3 cities to take on the mantle in future, she says
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said in her Budget speech that as the “business as usual” approach towards urban planning would not work and a paradigm shift was needed, a high-level committee to give recommendations would be set up.
Half the population of the country would be living in urban areas by the time it celebrated its 100th year of Independence in 2047, making orderly urban development critically important, she noted.
According to BACL, the biophilic-inspired business park will offer smart workspaces within a vibrant public realm. The project’s most exceptional and breathtaking attribute lies in the Urban Forest, a lush oasis in the centre of the development. This green space will serve as a focal point, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the area. The upcoming metro station in Airport City will provide seamless connectivity to the business park from the northern side, ensuring convenient accessibility.