Bawadia Kalan, Bhopal

Bhopal is operating under its 2005 Development Plan, with no new plan approved for over two decades. Traders are seeking a mixed-land-use policy. The delay in updating the master plan is attributed to complex geographical factors, environmental concerns, and procedural hurdles in successive draft plans.

Following the safe disposal of toxic waste at the former Union Carbide factory site, the land will be redeveloped into a memorial and a new hospital. This project aims to serve as a tribute to those affected by the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and will transform a site of historical tragedy into a space for remembrance and public health.

The Bhopal registration department has proposed a 12% increase in collector guideline rates across over 740 colonies for the fiscal year 2026-27. This hike will lead to higher registration costs for homebuyers, impacting the real estate market. The increase is expected to significantly push up property registration expenses.

Central Government has approved a ₹4,329 crore project to lay a fourth railway line on the Itarsi-Bhopal-Bina section, a busy route in the Bhopal Rail Division, spanning 237 km and benefiting approximately 40 villages .The project, under the PM Gati Shakti Yojana, is targeted for completion by 2028.