June 03, 2026
June 03, 2026
AnnouncementHow land pooling solves acquisition woes
Land pooling is gaining traction across Indian states as an alternative to conventional land acquisition, which has become increasingly...
Updates
December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023
RecognitionAssam Government Approves Draft LAP and TPS for Guwahati’s Urban Transformation
The Government of Assam, India, has approved the Draft Guwahati Central Area Local Area Plan (LAP) and Draft Town Planning Scheme (TPS)...
August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023
AdvisoryClimate change, disaster risks to be included in town planning Act in Tamil Nadu
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October 07, 2022
October 07, 2022
AdvisoryCUPP, CRDF with ADB and IIFL HFL working towards green building ecosystem in the affordable housing sector in India
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) has been working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in coordination with IIFL Ho...
July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022
ResearchCEPT University Press publishes SUD-SC case studies
CEPT University Press published two case studies that are part of the GIZ Sustainable Urban Development - Smart Cities (SUD-SC) initiat...
July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022
Training ProgramCUPP completes first training course on Design for Sustainable Affordable Housing
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) delivered the 1st training course on Design for Sustainable Affordable Housing. T...
December 20, 2021
December 20, 2021
Training ProgramCUPP and CoE-UT train officials for Bengaluru Metro through a capacity building program
A team of experts from CRDF is engaged by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMR...
September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021
SymposiumCUPP, CRDF and GIZ India organise 'Plan OK Please' 2021
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP), CRDF and GIZ India organised an international symposium 'Plan OK Please' on 28...
August 06, 2021
August 06, 2021
Training ProgramCUPP and GIZ conduct trainings for Kerala and Odisha
As part of the Sustainable Urban Development - Smart Cities (SUD-SC) project, the Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) and GIZ I...
July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021
PublicationsGuj-RERA publishes planning manuals drafted by CUPP
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) was tasked by the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Guj-RERA) for drafting &ldq...
May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
WebinarsCUPP and GIZ host an online roundtable on ‘Spatial Inclusion and Affordable Housing’ theme
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) and GIZ conducted an online roundtable titled ‘Prioritising Spatial Inclusion and...
April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021
MeetingsDialogue with MoPR on Rural Spatial Development Plans
Chandrashekhar Kumar, Addl. Secretary, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) visited CEPT University in February 2021 to discuss the Gr...
January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
AdvisoryCUPP to work on urban greening plan in Ahmedabad
CUPP, through the efforts of Neeru Bansal, has won a commission from the Climate Change Department, Govt. of Gujarat to look at improvi...
August 08, 2020
August 08, 2020
OthersMr. Avanish Pendharkar appointed as CED of Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP)
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Avanish Pendharkar as the Center Executive Director of Center for Urban Planning and ...
July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
PublicationsImpact of COVID-19 on Mobility
The Center of Excellence in Urban Transport was part of an expert-led global research on the ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Cities and Mo...
July 07, 2020
July 07, 2020
AnnouncementLAP for Transit: Illustrated Handbook for Indian Cities
The CEPT Research and Development Foundation collaborated with the Town & Country Planning Organization, the Ministry of Housing an...
January 05, 2020
January 05, 2020
ResearchAnchor Institute for implementing Pilot on Formulation of Local area Plan (LAP) and Town Planning Scheme (TPS)
The "Pilot on Formulation of Local area Plan (LAP) and Town Planning Scheme (TPS)" in selected 25 cities was launched by the ...
November 10, 2019
November 10, 2019
WorkshopCULREP facilitates Bhopal planners' visit to Ahmedabad
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) undertakes research and analysis to help improve processes and regulatory frameworks fo...
October 04, 2019
October 04, 2019
OthersReviewing statutory planning regime in Gujarat
The Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Guj-RERA), established under RERA Act 2016, is responsible for facilitating, regulat...
July 06, 2019
July 06, 2019
ResearchMaster planning for Vizhinjam Seaport influence area
Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala has recently been accorded a Minor Port...
June 11, 2019
June 11, 2019
MeetingsAdvising preparation of Bhopal Development Plan- 2031
The Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Bhopal (T&CP) is in the process of preparing the Bhopal Development Plan 2031 with th...
March 09, 2019
March 09, 2019
ResearchCULREP supports planning of 'Rurban' clusters
The Center for Urban Planning and Policy (CUPP) has been supporting the Government of Gujarat prepare integrated cluster action plans t...