Integration of Master Plan with Economic Policies: A Review of Special Investment Regions
- Vol. 14(04), October-December
- New Delhi Institute of Town Planners 2017
- 87-100
This paper tries to understand the spatially inclusive economic growth parameters in urban planning. As the urban development in most of the cities in India is envisioned and implemented through master plans. Therefore, it is important to understand the strategies towards inclusive economic growth within the framework of master plans. The author observes that Special Investment Region SIRs are based on integrated approach. A Special Investment Region (SIR) is not merely export-oriented but it is also focusing on FDI boosting strategies and it offers a range of services that compliance with local / regional planning. The paper identifies the prospects under which the economic policies can comply with master plans for achieving sustainable integrated development.