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Bihar to develop 11 satellite townships under land-pooling model: Official
Bihar plans 11 greenfield satellite townships to be developed via land pooling under the Town Planning Scheme. A moratorium on land sale and development has been imposed in these zones, with 55% of developed land to be returned to farmers. The government cites potential land-value uplift and World Bank consultations to guide the project.
Why It Matters
The land-pooling TPS approach aims to create planned urban layouts, reduce unplanned growth, and shift local economies toward secondary and tertiary sectors, potentially boosting jobs and income while protecting farmer land value.
Timeline
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State approves 11 satellite townships; imposes moratorium
April 30, 2026
The Bihar government approved the development of 11 greenfield satellite townships and imposed a moratorium on the sale, transfer, development, and construction activities in the identified zones. The TPS framework allocates about 22 percent of land for connectivity, 5 percent for green spaces and public utilities, 3 percent for economically weaker sections, and 15 percent for infrastructure such as sewerage treatment plants, water plants, and electric grids.
Vinay Kumar outlines land-pooling plan under TPS and farmer land-share
April 28, 2026
Urban Development and Housing Department principal secretary Vinay Kumar said the townships would be developed through land-pooling under the Town Planning Scheme, with the government returning 55 percent of the developed land to farmers. He described TPS as a statutory land-pooling tool under the Bihar Urban Planning and Development Act, 2012, and said townships would include residential, commercial, and economic centers to stimulate employment in secondary and tertiary sectors. He also claimed land values could rise 10 to 20 times, with Punpun cited as an area where gains could be highest, and noted that the government is consulting with World Bank experts to ensure planned development.