UP Township Policy 2023

Key Highlights

• Promotes development of integrated, modern, and sustainable townships across Uttar Pradesh.
• Encourages private investment in urban infrastructure, housing, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Supports planned urbanization with world-class civic and social infrastructure.
• Focused on creating self-sustained urban ecosystems aligned with future growth needs.

Policy Objectives

• Accelerate planned urban development in Uttar Pradesh.
• Promote affordable and modern housing infrastructure.
• Attract large-scale private investment in township and real estate development.
• Develop smart, sustainable, and integrated urban communities.
• Enhance quality of life and economic opportunities.

Key Policy Highlights & Data

Minimum Area Requirement

• Minimum township area:
  • 10 Acres within municipal limits
  • 25 Acres outside municipal limits
  • 50 Acres for integrated townships in development authority areas

Land Use & Infrastructure

• Mandatory provision for:
  • Residential zones
  • Commercial areas
  • Roads & green spaces
  • Healthcare & educational facilities
  • Water supply & drainage systems
  • Power infrastructure

Green & Open Spaces

• Minimum 15% area reserved for parks, playgrounds, and green spaces.

EWS & Affordable Housing

• Provision for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing within township projects.

FAR & Development Benefits

• Additional FAR benefits and planning relaxations for eligible projects.
• Flexible land-use norms to encourage integrated development.

External Development Support

• Support for external connectivity infrastructure including roads, drainage, electricity, and water supply.

Ease of Doing Business

• Single-window clearance mechanism for faster approvals.
• Simplified approval process to reduce project timelines.

Sustainability & Smart Development

• Encouragement for:
  • Green buildings
  • Renewable energy usage
  • Waste management systems
  • Smart infrastructure solutions

Economic Impact

• Boost to the construction and real estate sector.
• Generation of large-scale direct and indirect employment.
• Promotion of modern urban living ecosystems.
• Strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s urban infrastructure and investment landscape.

Policy Vision

To transform Uttar Pradesh into a leading destination for integrated urban development through sustainable, planned, and investment-driven township projects.