Bagbazar, Kolkata

State government and KMDA will develop a 'Vision-2047' document for the Greater Kolkata Metropolitan Region, focusing on long-term infrastructure planning and urban expansion. This includes plans for elevated urban corridors and the development of a Kolkata Metropolitan Ring Road to ease traffic congestion.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited bids for the construction of 10 elevated metro stations and a viaduct for the Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro Corridor, a project stalled for over 16 years. The project faced delays due to issues with underground water pipelines and utility relocation.

Kolkata's real estate sector is witnessing a growing emphasis on green living practices, including sustainable housing projects and the restoration of natural ecosystems. Luxury buyers are prioritizing health-focused, well-ventilated homes with eco-friendly amenities.

The West Bengal Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) now includes projects on plots as small as 3 cottahs under its regulation. This move aims to bring smaller developers and projects under regulatory oversight, protecting buyers from unethical practices like project delays or incomplete construction.1 Cottah is app 126 square meters in area.

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a demolition drive targeting dilapidated and unsafe buildings across the city to prevent potential collapses before the monsoon season and improve urban safety. The KMC is issuing 'express orders' for the demolition of structures deemed unsafe and irreparable, with over 150 buildings identified for urgent attention.

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has approved a Rs 145 crore drainage project to address waterlogging in north and east Kolkata, focusing on rehabilitating old sewer lines along Beleghata Main Road, CIT Road, and Hemchandra Naskar Road.These sewer lines serves a densely populated urban basin spread over about 5.9 square kilometres, with population of around 2.5 lakh.