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The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to launch a redevelopment initiative across 88 vacant and fenced plots located in localities such as Naini, Jhunsi, Phaphamau, Bamrauli, and Jhalwa. The plan involves constructing multi-storey buildings with commercial shops on the ground and first floors and residential flats above, aiming to boost the city's income while addressing the growing issue of illegal encroachments. Encroached municipal land especially in Kareli, Daraganj, Rasulabad and other densely populated areas is also set to be reclaimed. The civic body will soon present a detailed land inventory for formal approval before initiating construction and legal proceedings.
The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is moving forward with an ambitious urban redevelopment plan that will see 88 municipal plots converted into multi-storey complexes featuring commercial shops on the lower floors and residential flats above. These parcels, previously lying idle, are spread across key growth zones including Naini, Jhunsi, Phaphamau, Bamrauli, and Jhalwa. The decision aligns with the city's broader aim to optimise public land usage, enhance housing availability, and generate steady revenue streams. Advertisement
Each of these identified sites has already been fenced off to prevent further encroachments and prepare for upcoming construction activity. According to senior officials, the plan will not only ensure better utilisation of municipal resources but also play a critical role in increasing the PMC's financial capacity by monetising underused assets. The combination of housing and retail spaces is expected to cater to the rising demand for mixed-use infrastructure, especially in expanding urban zones.
Illegal encroachments, however, continue to pose a serious challenge. Areas such as Kareli, Daraganj, Ashok Nagar, Teliarganj, Rasulabad, Shivkuti, Salori, Atala, and Sulem Sarai have witnessed rampant unauthorised occupation of civic land. These include temporary homes and roadside shops, most of which have mushroomed in the absence of regular oversight. Officials stated that over 364 bighas of land in the Khuldabad area under Zone One have been identified as encroached and will be the focus of forthcoming eviction drives.
The PMC has a long-standing struggle with land encroachments and underutilised assets. In previous years, the civic body launched QR-code-based property tax systems and explored municipal bonds to strengthen financial self-reliance. These incremental reforms have now culminated in a shift toward asset redevelopment. The mixed-use building model combining residential needs with small business opportunities reflects evolving urban policy that prioritises both liveability and revenue sustainability.
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