Jhansi Development Authority (JDA) is the principal agency of the Government of Uttar Pradesh responsible for taking ahead the tradition of planned and sustainable development of Jhansi. Jhansi Development Authority is responsible for preparation and implementation of master plan for the city. It takes up infrastructural and basic amenity development for Jhansi besides environment conservation and development of rural areas around the mother city. The aims and objectives of JDA are far reaching both in their short term and long term planning. The JDA plans to reduce population congestion is primary objective. A plan to have restricted individuals per hectare has been proposed.
Jhansi (About this soundpronunciation is a historic city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the region of Bundelkhand on the banks of the Pahuj River, in the extreme south of Uttar Pradesh. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of Jhansi district and Jhansi division. Called the Gateway to Bundelkhand, Jhansi is situated between the rivers Pahuj and Betwa at an average elevation of 285 metres (935 feet). It is about 415 kilometres (258 mi) from New Delhi and 99 kilometres (62 mi) south of Gwalior.
The original walled city grew around its stone fort which crowns a neighbouring rock. The ancient name of the city was Balwantnagar. From 1817 to 1854, Jhansi was the capital of the princely state of Jhansi which was ruled by Maratha rajas. The state was annexed by the British Governor General in 1854; Damodar Rao's claim to the throne was rejected but Rani Lakshmibai ruled it from June 1857 to June 1858.
Jhansi is well connected to all other major towns in uttar Pradesh by road and railway networks. The National Highways Development Project has supported development of Jhansi. Srinagar to Kanyakumari North-South corridor passes through Jhansi as does the East-West corridor; consequently there has been a sudden rush of infrastructure and real estate development in the city.Jhansi was adjudged the third cleanest city of Uttar Pradesh and the fastest moving city in the North Zone in Swachh Survekshan 2018 rankings. A greenfield airport development has been planned.[2] On 28 August, 2015 Jhansi was selected among 98 cities for smart city initiative by Government of India
Preparation of Master Plan for Planned Urban Development.
Development & Control as per Master Plan
Acquisition of Land and Management for Housing and Urban Development.
Provision of Physical and Social Infrastructure in the city.
Providing houses at low cost to economically weaker section.