AUDA Plans 20-Year Development Blueprint For Ahmedabad

10 Mar 2026 CW Team

AUDA previously prepared its first draft plan, DP-2011, in 2001, and the second plan, DP-2021, was drafted between 2011 and 2014 before state government approval in December 2014. The tenure of DP-2021 ended nearly a year ago and the authority has chosen to extend the horizon for the next statutory plan rather than follow the earlier sequencing. In July 2022 AUDA's board approved a proposal for a 20-year plan and sanctioned a dedicated DP unit together with funds for consultants and operational expenses.

Sources indicate the upcoming plan may include provisions linked to the prospective 2036 Olympics, with emphasis on the development of sports infrastructure through public-private partnerships and on securing land for such facilities. The new plan aims to position Ahmedabad as a global metropolitan city while building on lessons from DP-2021, which promoted a compact city model centred on public transport. DP-2021 allowed an FSI of four point zero along Metro and BRTS corridors and an FSI of five point four in the Ashram Road business district, and DP-2041 will reassess density and transit alignment to support metropolitan ambitions. Officials expect the plan to balance growth corridors with sustainable urban design and enhanced connectivity.

The authority plans to prioritise about 20 villages within a five-kilometre radius outside the SP Ring Road for major infrastructure investment and the plan may include a midterm review after 10 years to accommodate changing needs. Technical collaboration with agencies including ISRO and targeted outsourcing are intended to strengthen analytical capacity and expedite plan preparation. AUDA is preparing the statutory framework and arrangements to enable implementation once the draft is finalised.

The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) is preparing a 20-year Development Plan, DP-2041, to guide growth in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar with an eye on the 2036 Olympics. The authority has begun work on the blueprint and is seeking assistance from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) while augmenting staff through outsourcing. The approach departs from the usual 10-year cycle and reflects a strategic move to align infrastructure planning with long horizon growth objectives. AUDA previously prepared its first draft plan, DP-2011, in 2001, and the second plan, DP-2021, was drafted between 2011 and 2014 before state government approval in December 2014. The tenure of DP-2021 ended nearly a year ago and the authority has chosen to extend the horizon for the next statutory plan rather than follow the earlier sequencing. In July 2022 AUDA's board approved a proposal for a 20-year plan and sanctioned a dedicated DP unit together with funds for consultants and operational expenses. Sources indicate the upcoming plan may include provisions linked to the prospective 2036 Olympics, with emphasis on the development of sports infrastructure through public-private partnerships and on securing land for such facilities. The new plan aims to position Ahmedabad as a global metropolitan city while building on lessons from DP-2021, which promoted a compact city model centred on public transport. DP-2021 allowed an FSI of four point zero along Metro and BRTS corridors and an FSI of five point four in the Ashram Road business district, and DP-2041 will reassess density and transit alignment to support metropolitan ambitions. Officials expect the plan to balance growth corridors with sustainable urban design and enhanced connectivity. The authority plans to prioritise about 20 villages within a five-kilometre radius outside the SP Ring Road for major infrastructure investment and the plan may include a midterm review after 10 years to accommodate changing needs. Technical collaboration with agencies including ISRO and targeted outsourcing are intended to strengthen analytical capacity and expedite plan preparation. AUDA is preparing the statutory framework and arrangements to enable implementation once the draft is finalised.

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