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Jaipur's Urban Development Department has released a draft policy proposing Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zones around transit hubs to encourage mixed-use growth, curb private vehicle dependence, reduce congestion and improve environmental outcomes. The framework designates land within 800 metres of metro, railway and regional stations as TOD zones, with a defined 'Intense Development Area' closer to stations. It lays down rules on road width, land use mix and criteria for landowners contributing land under the scheme, while also seeking public feedback on the proposal.
Jaipur's Urban Development Department has proposed a policy for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zones to enable planned, mixed-use growth near transit corridors that allows people to reach stations on foot or by non-motorised transport, instead of relying heavily on private means of transport. Advertisement
The policy aims to promote public transit usage, relieve traffic congestion, curb pollution and foster smart urban expansion. Under the proposal, a TOD zone would encompass land within an 800-metre radius of identified transit nodes such as metro, railway and regional stations. Within these zones, all types of land use-residential, commercial and industrial-will be mandatory.
The policy additionally defines an 'Intense Development Area' as land within 500 metres of a transit station, and between 500 and 800 metres from the transit central line, where facilities will be prioritised-especially near government housing, commercial hubs and industrial zones.
Landowners are enabled to offer parcels of land for development under the TOD policy, subject to the development authority's approval. For plots smaller than one hectare, the entire land must lie within the Intense Development Area and must have access to essentials such as water, electricity and sewerage. For larger plots-those of one hectare or more-at least a quarter of the land must fall within this zone.
By mandating mixed land use and designating zones around transit hubs with specific access and infrastructure requirements, the policy seeks to reduce vehicle dependence, ease congestion, and enhance liveability. With the public consultation period closing soon, the policy's final form may well set a blueprint for how Jaipur, and possibly other rapidly growing cities, integrate transit systems into broader urban planning.
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