Bhopal As Global Environment City

Bhopal As Global Environment City
Introduction
Bhopal has myriad of problems, resources and opportunities. Joining the

pieces of this jigsaw to complete the picture of an environmental city is the
vision behind ‘Bhopal as Global Environment City’.
Bhopal vies for an improved urban infrastructure- aesthetically,

environmentally and physically for this will open the floodgates of
investments into an already fast growing, vivacious city of lakes.
Bhopal is the first city to have a first hand experience of one of the most
heart wrenching environmental disasters of yesteryears. No civilized society
can afford to forget this. Hence Bhopal feels the moral responsibility of
educating the rest of the world what it has learned the wrong way.
The age-old monuments of the city exhibit the architectural grandeur this
place has witnessed in the past. This cultural heritage, once revived, can
definitely make even a third party onlooker proud about it.
The rich pockets of natural bounties inside and around the city acting as
green lungs needs to expand in length and breadth to be able to support the
increasing urban population. Heart of the State and the Country, at least
cartographically, the city shall aim at becoming the ‘beating heart of the
nation giving the world a fair chance to think differently about "Bhopal"
With this view the concept note has been attempted, which is economically
feasible, administratively executable and environmentally sustainable for
Bhopal city. It proposes to address a number of key on-going initiatives,
creation of ‘learning’ networks, and the fostering of innovation and
developing leadership and building capacity for urban governance.
The resulting plan would reflect not only the challenges that Bhopal is faced
with, but also the political will and people's desire to address these challenges
in a long-lasting and life-enriching way. It offers an opportunity to be a Global
Environment City and translate the outcomes of the proposed plan into real
actions in foreseeable future.
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A look into the past
Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, thrives on its beautiful

natural surroundings provided by low hills and expansive lakes.
Bhopal is one of those historic cities, which have enjoyed the splendor of
a capital and have also suffered the onslaught and destruction of feudal
wars. The present city stands on the site of a ruined town of Paramar
days, the origin of which is lost in obscurity, with prehistoric remains
scattered around. It is said that this picturesque site was selected by Raja
Bhoj, the Paramar Ruler of Dhar town, sometime in 1010-1015 A.D. He
is also credited with the creation of Upper Lake by construction of an
earthen dam along the South-Eastern side of the lake. After the death of
Aurangazeb, Dost-Mohammed Khan, a chief of his army, established
himself at Berasia the capital of a much larger territory. Between 1720 to
1726, Dost Mohammed Khan fortified the city of Bhopal with huge
stonewalls and constructed Fategarh Fort.
Bhopal was selected as the capital of the newly formed State of Madhya
Pradesh in 1956 and to create facilities for the employees arriving from
different cities, a new township was established together with the
industrial township of Bhopal Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
Physical features
Bhopal City lies in a hilly terrain, which slopes towards north and
southeast. Hillocks of different altitudes are situated along the southwest
and north-west portion of the city. These hillocks form a continuous belt
from Singarcholi up to Vindhyachal range. The remarkable topography of
the city provides enchanting and panoramic views of the city and of its
natural scenic beauty. Bhopal stands on red sand stone strata on the
Malwa Plateau with various hillocks in and around the city. Natural
drainage of the city is provided by three main streams, which are joined
by small streams and rivulets. The city enjoys a moderate climate.
Normally temperature ranges between 500 and 1040 F although highest
temperature occasionally rises to 1100 F. The average rainfall varies from
50 " to 60", which is mostly concentrated in three months i.e. July,
August and September.
Concept Note prepared by Environmental Planning & Coordination Organization ........................................................…… 1

Architectural Character
The variety displayed by architectural character in Bhopal is astonishing

and creates distinct identities in different parts of the city. The walled city
provides a distinct flavour of vernacular architecture. An amalgamation
of Islamic, Rajput and Colonial architecture, developed in a tight grid
iron pattern with narrow roads and introverted open spaces, provides an
unique imagery. Influence of European architecture not withstanding, a
very distinct style emerges, which could very easily be classified as the
Bhopal Style. The traditional pattern of development with mixed land use
makes the walled city area lively, organic and vibrant.
New Bhopal, provides a diametrically opposite picture with modern

architectural styles, ordered layouts of development and wide roads with
lot of greenery. The people who live here are almost all office goers and
this is reflected directly in the character of the new city. This area
inevitably fails to identify itself with the mother city.
The BHEL township area is a typical corporate township. Although,

architecturally, this area is not different from the new Bhopal area, it has
a very distinct feeling of orderliness. The suburban township of
Bairagarh, is typically reminiscent of resettlement colonies in other parts
of the country.
Heritage sites of Bhopal
Bhopal is rich with many historically important heritage structures, which

represent the social and cultural ethics of the city, which need special
attention.
The urban image of Bhopal is collective visual appearance contributed by
natural and man made elements, like Jumerati Gate, Kamala Park, Raj
Bhawan, Chowk area, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, and Gauhar Mahal etc.
Sanchi is known for its Stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating
from the 3rd century B.C. to the 12th century A.D. The most famous of
these monuments, the Sanchi Stupa 1, was originally built by the
Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, the then governor of Ujjayini, whose wife
Devi was the daughter of a merchant from adjacent Vidisha. Their son
Mahindra and daughter Sanghamitra were born in Ujjayini and sent to Sri
Lanka, where they converted the King, the Queen and their people to
Buddhism

Population trends
Due to the given growth rate today Bhopal has become the second fastest growing
city the state. Though decadal growth rate is registering a declining trend but head
count is certainly on the rise.
It is expected that Bhopal’s population will grow at 30-35% per in the current decade.
Given its relative advantage as a city to settle, Bhopal is anticipated to more than
double in population by 2015. The population of Bhopal Urban Area 14.35 Lakhs as
per 2001 Census, and is expected to be about 30 lakhs by 2021.
Objectives
The vision objectives will help to define where we want to go and what
exactly our objectives are and forms the starting point for the Bhopal
Environment Strategy. Following are the objectives that need to be
achieved in order to make the city of Bhopal as a Global Environment
City:
• To make the city of Bhopal with high awareness, understanding of

local, and global environment issues;
• To make the city of Bhopal with a clean and healthy environment,

free from pollution to air, water and land and thus make it a model
of 'green tourism';
• To make the city of Bhopal with widespread local amenities and all
residents and workers having a choice of convenient and non-
polluting transport options;
• To make the city of Bhopal with highly efficient in its use of

energy, water and resources, and ensure that what is used is
sustainably produced.
• To make the city of Bhopal with minimum waste production and

seek to reuse or recycle all that does occur;
• To protect and enhance wildlife habitats in the city and

surroundings .

Upstream Drivers and Downstream Impacts
The city of Bhopal and its neighboring districts share the input-output
relationship of a system to the extent that the activities in Bhopal tend to
affect the environment in of neighboring districts and hinterland. The
plight of river Betwa, which is attributed to the industrial activities in
Bhopal, is a case in point here.
Apart from this trans-boundary relation there are "causes and effect" of
activities performed by the different social classes within the city.
Financial disparity, access to resources and the education and skill level
are some of the immediate reasons for these upstream drivers and their
downstream impacts. The environmental issues and priorities of Bhopal
arise from these factors.
Broad Conceptual Issues
The basic strengths and opportunities of city of Bhopal and analysis of

the on going initiatives in the city, Bhopal Global Environment City Plan
(BGECP) has been developed on following broad themes.
1. Water
2. Greening
3. Decongestion
4. Transport
5. Land management
6. Sewerage system and Solid Waste Management
7. Community Awareness and participation
8. Organizational Arrangement for Coordination
1. Water
The populations growth rate and sprawl of urban area shows that, there
would be acute shortage of clean water in the city. The water theme is
based on an integrated view of the natural and human water system form
water resource management to water quality, ground water, sewage and
effluent.
Upper lake, one of the biggest fresh water body of India, which is a
RAMSAR SITE too, lay in the heart of Bhopal city. It is said that the
upper lake (Bada Talab) dam was constructed by the Minister of Raja
Bhoj, the Parmar ruler of Dhar (A.D.1010-1015).

The conservation of water bodies in isolation remained in practice for

quite long period but after realizing the constraints, the concept of
integrated approach has been adopted. In the proposed project the water
bodies located in & around Bhopal town and falling within the River
Betwa Basin has been considered for conservation and management.
Most of the water bodies in and around Bhopal are presently under great
environmental stress due to pollution from point and non-point sources,
eutrophication, fast growth of aquatic macrophytes, enrichment of
nutrients and human encroachments. As a result of these, all the water
bodies are gradually getting filled up leading towards eutrophication.
Due to joining of untreated domestic sewage, washing activities etc., the
water quality of these water bodies has deteriorated to a great extent
thereby reducing the carrying capacity of the system, the management of
the water resources are therefore of utmost urgency, to save them from
further deterioration and also for improvement and restoration of the
environment for effective utilization. The total estimated cost of this
component comes out to be Rs 1109 crores.
2. Greening
Every city has a unique ecological and geographical pattern. Bhopal for
instance has a distinctive natural bowl and hills amidst sprawls of roads
and massive civil structures. Due to the pressures and onslaught of
urbanization on one hand ecology of the region is disrupted and on the
other hand demand for conventional construction material and life styles
cause severe impact on the environmental fabric of the town.
The deterioration of the quality, stocking condition and productivity of

forests is a matter of serious concern. The human interference and cattle
pressure turn a green hillock into barren land. Such sites are very
common and we can see umpteen numbers of barren hillocks near
habitation under different stages of degradation.
Many such areas though appear to be totally devoid of trees; still have
scope for recovery into a productive land. Such sites having potential
should be taken up for greening. Such hills having exposed soil, stumps
or pollards of trees and rootstock and devoid of any tree cover can be
identified easily.
Barren hills of about 800 ha. can be taken up for ecological amelioration.
Some of the identified hills include Arera, Shahpura, Manuabhan ki

Tekri, Shymla, Idgah, Chuna Bahtti, Mendora, Mindoria, One tree hills,
Katara, Bairagarh Chichli, Sarotipura, Pathankot, etc. Total cost
projection estimated is – Rs 100 Crores.
3. Decongestion
Aligning with the Millennium Development Goals, improving the lives of

people living in slum areas is one of the top most priorities of the State
Government. Of late there has been many dedicated efforts to bring
qualitative changes in the lives of slum dwellers.
The recent UN Habitat survey conducted in 2005-06 shows 380 slum

pockets with population of 5 lakhs .
Problems and Issues

There is about 25% shortage of housing supply in Bhopal City of
which majority of urban poor.
75% of the households belong to LIG and EWS, and BPL Category.
35% of the population and about 125000 households live in slums
notified by Madhya Pradesh Slum (Improvement and Clearance) Act.
1956.
Though all the Slums have access to water but they depend upon
Community Stand posts but the number of beneficiaries per
community stand post (5000 Nos.) is 95, which is double the EIUS
recommendations
The majority of slums in the City lack in basic infrastructure such as

sanitation and solid waste management.
The year 2012 envisages Bhopal as a "zero slum city” with rehabilitation
and relocation of as many as 25000 slum dwelling units in a phased
manner
This goal is proposed to be achieved by providing sustainable and
economical housing options to the slum dwellers under various relocation
and rehabilitation programs. The housing strategies for the Urban poor
are focused on facilitating the proper land use, providing a marketable
and legal title to the land owner and providing all infrastructural services
for a environmentally sustainable living place.

With the objective of providing better living conditions, enabling and

healthy urban environment, shelter and infrastructure facilities, under
JNNURM the basic services to urban poor component costing Rs 600
crore, MP Housing Board has prepared a project proposal for housing for
the poor at a cost of Rs 48.00 Crores. Under JNNURM for urban renewal
of the core city area Rs 187 Crore and for development of heritage areas
Rs. 50 Crores is proposed.
4. Transport
The ideals of an integrated and sustainable transport network are well

known but the challenge is to turn these into actions. The impact of travel
and transport depends on how it is managed. It is the main source of
urban air pollution as well as carbon emission. Economic development
seems to create new pollutants and hazards as efforts are made for old
ones .
Urban Area of Bhopal presents a classic example of disorderly

transportation environment. The problems are manifold having roots in
haphazard urban growth and various other constraints. These problems
will grow unless measures and controls on development and regulation
are not made in an integrated manner. The transport supply demand
situation is a matter of serious concern.
It is therefore recommended to implement an efficient system of public

transport. To cater the increasing travel demand for Public Transport
modes beyond horizon year, a medium capacity Light Rail Transit
System may be considered for implementation. Urban Transport
including Roads , Highways/ Express ways / MRTS/ Metro projects
would approximately cost Rs 377 Crores under JNNURM.
5. Land management
The changing balance of people, land and urban form is under continuous
pressure, from development of buildings, to the dynamics of demand for
space, competitiveness and so on. The outcome is generally an outward
spread, which than contributes to urban decline, waste of land, and
increased dependency on vehicles. Management of urban land,
appropriate use of open spaces and above all implementation of building
byelaws is the key to management of urban areas.

It is therefore important to promote techniques, which are inherently eco

friendly at the same time adhering to proper physical planning will yield
positive impact on the environmental conditions of the area.
The Development Plan for the City, published under the provisions of the
Madhya Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act 1973, in 1975,
addressed land management issues with a view of topography and
environmental sensitivities The plan identified the hills and lake edges as
being sensitive and thus ensured that the uses permitted on the land
remained in State control. The slopes of the hills were planted, thus
improving the environmental strengths of the city. The valleys were also
effectively used for Governmental housing with a comparative low
density and higher green cover.
Year 1991 2005

Land Use
Residential 40% 46%
Commercial 4% 3.7%
Industrial 11% 7.9%
Public & Semi Public 12% 7.2%
Public Utilities 2.8% 2.8%
Recreation 14% 16.7%
Transportation 16% 14.8%
As can be seen from the distribution, a major share is allocated to
recreation, which constitutes the second biggest percentile after
residential use.
The city development plan is under revision and the Planning area has
further been extended to cover an area of 823 square kilometres. This is a
direct indication of the intent to further reduce the percentile of urban
area with reference to the Planning Area.
The Development Plan 2005 also heralded a new approach in planning

with a special emphasis on environment and ecological considerations.
Provisions of No construction areas along the banks of Lakes, drains and
canals constitute a major thrust towards establishing an interface between
urban development and environment.
The provision of low-density housing indicated a positive approach

towards the sustainable development envisaged in the Plan for a better
quality of life for its inhabitants.

6. Sewerage system and Solid Waste Management
Generation of waste is inevitable but an effective, efficient and

sustainable waste management system is rare in our society. Solid waste
is the residue at the end of the material chain of an industrial / semi
agrarian society – a massive resource reduced to negative value by its
‘entropy’ or disorder.
Clean air, water and land are clearly essential to civilized society, but this
begs the question how clean; is clean at what cost and who pays?
Integrated Waste Management system combines, waste collection,
treatment and disposal methods with the objectives of achieving
environmental benefits, economic optimization and societal acceptability.
An integrated approach to solid waste and bio-medical waste
management in Bhopal can deliver environmental, social and economic
sustainability.
The total cost of Sewerage system Solid waste management plan for the
city is Rs 285 under JNNURM and Rs 78.0 Crores under ADB loan.
7. Community Awareness and Participation
The citizens of Bhopal are accustomed to having an abundance of natural

resources and seldom recognize that this current access is not guaranteed
over long term. Now growing water scarcity in the city has started
showing its effects and people have begun to realize the significance of
water resources.
The concept of resource scarcity will impact significantly on urban

environmental issues of Bhopal particularly in the face of anticipated
population growth and availability and pricing of resources such as land,
water, wood and timber and non-renewable energy. We need to assess
how resource scarcity might impact future development of Bhopal.
Given the consumption trends in urban areas it is important to understand

the significance of green and eco-friendly product and services which do
not impact the environment adversely.
It is therefore proposed to launch a dedicated mass awareness campaign

to sensitise the people of Bhopal on environmental issues and generate
active public participation. For community awareness and participation
project has prepared by MP LCA, with cost estimates of Rs. 29.0 crores.

8. Organizational Arrangements for Coordination
Established in 1981, Environmental Planning and Co-ordination

Organisation (EPCO) located in Bhopal is a unique organisation in terms
of the foresight and the width of its mandate. EPCO assists and advises
the Government of Madhya Pradesh in the formulation and
implementation of environmental policy for the state. It provides
advisory services for management of the human environment.
EPCO is currently dealing with similar issues in urban management

projects and a massive organizational restructuring project is underway
with DFID assistance. One of the thrust areas of this project is also
addressing urban Environmental issues
Wetland conservation, Bio-diversity conservation, State of Environment

Reports, Mainstreaming of environmental concerns in development
sectors, Ground Water Management, Waste Management, Architectural
and Urban Designs, Spatial Planning, Landscape, Interior and Graphic
Designing, Structures and allied Engineering services, Environmental
Education and Awareness are some of the areas of strength of EPCO and
capable of coordination projects of environmental nature.

Review of on going initiatives

1. CDP – City Development plan Bhopal - partially funded under
JNNURM
The development and implementation of model standards in urban

infrastructure (e.g. in water, sanitation, sewerage) to promote the best
environmental conditions of living for the people.
The City Development Plan has been formulated on the basis of extensive
consultation of stakeholders, public representatives and feedback from
various parastatal bodies, social organizations and NGO’S. The CDP
focuses on the key issues identified under JNNURM for a sustainable
development of Bhopal. It is a vision statement to harness the potential of
Bhopal city with its resources to serve the disadvantaged section of the
society. The main components considered for the environmental
sustenance of the city are:
• Water supply / Sewage and Sanitation/Storm water Drain

• Solid Waste management
• Transportation system
• Basic services to the Urban poor
• Urban Renewal
The estimated cost of the CDP is Rs 2153 Crores.
2. Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement in MP Project

(ADB funded)

infrastructure (e.g. in water, sanitation, sewage) to promote the best
environmental conditions of living for the people.
Bhopal is one of the four cities selected under this project. Bhopal city
is suffering grossly from inadequate sanitation, water supply and solid
waste management. Improvements in these basic urban services are
absolutely necessary for improving business performance and
prospectus for future economic growth.
The primary objective of the project is to promote sustainable growth

and poverty reduction in the city of Bhopal. The total project cost for
Bhopal is Rs 188 Crore

3. MP Urban Services for the Poor Project (DFID funded)

infrastructure (e.g. in water, sanitation, sewerage) is to promote the
best environmental conditions of living for the urban poor.
The Department for International Development (DFID) of UK has

principally agreed to support the state for implementation of ‘Madhya
Pradesh Urban Services for the Poor Programme’ in four cities of the
state viz – Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur. The programme
would run for five years in association with ADB assisted Urban
Water Supply and Environmental Improvement Project. Under this
programme Bhopal city would get substantial financial assistance in
the following areas:
• Affordable and sustainable access to basic services ,especially

clean water and sanitation, for the poor
• Improved working of Municipal corporation to make this
institution more effective ,accountable, transparent and responsive
to the needs of public
The proposed grant under the project for Bhopal is about Rs 70

Crores.
4. Master Plan for the Conservation of Water Resources of Bhopal

City and River Betwa Basin
Bhopal, also referred to as the city of lakes, has 18 small and large
water bodies some of which are seasonal in nature. These water bodies
impart aesthetic beauty to the city and also meet the water demand.
The supply of drinking water to the city is purely reservoir based and
with the changing climatic scenarios every year the conservation of
existing reservoirs becomes an imperative. Lake Conservation
Authority of MP, which is a successor organization of the Bhoj
wetland project, has taken up the conservation and revival of these 18
water reservoirs in and around the city. The total cost of the project is
Rs 1109.45 crores.
5. Institute of life sciences and technology and BT park in Bhopal
Institute of life sciences and technology in Bhopal – a hub for

institutions of excellence, including a centre for learning in Life

Sciences. An idea was mooted to set up an Indian Institute of

Environment Management (IIEM) at Bhopal.
The Government of Madhya Pradesh is keen to establish an Institute

of Life Sciences and Technology in Bhopal. In this regard, a
committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Dr. R.A.
Mashelkar, Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research, to look into the feasibility of developing an institute.
The committee has found that Bhopal is ideally suited for

development of a Life Sciences Institute and a total investment of over
Rs. 260 crores is estimated.
The state government has taken initiative by allocating 50 acres of

land for this purpose together with this a modest budget allocation of
Rs. 3 crores has been made to the Biotechnology Department for
initiating the first step of developing the landscape.
Funding from the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India

under the Biotechnology Incubation Centre development scheme will
be sought. If the Government of India provides funding of Rs. 260
crores, a world-class institute of Life Sciences can take shape at
Bhopal.
6. Special Economic Zone and Information Technology Park
An investment destination for industries with environmentally friendly

technologies, perhaps a special economic zone for the purpose.
Bhopal is an inevitable destination for industries and trade, having

excellent rail, road and air connections. Bhopal also has vibrant
industrial areas. A non polluting Central Public Sector Undertaking;
BHEL, is also located here, which has prompted the development of
engineering cluster in and around Bhopal city. Prestigious industrial
growth centre at Mandideep where major players such as Procter and
Gamble, Lupin, Compton Greaves, HEG, Godrej, Vardhman, Nahar
Spinning, TAFE etc. are situated in close proximity of Bhopal.
With the concept of developing Bhopal as Global environment city an

environmentally friendly industrial area may be developed comprising
IT park, Biotech park, Electronic industries and other knowledge
based and Eco- friendly industries at an appropriate location. This
major industrial area on 1000 hectares could be developed as a Special

Economic Zone or as a special Eco- friendly industrial growth centre

with private sector participation.
Bhopal is an ideal destination for developing IT Parks. With over 22

engineering colleges producing more than 700 Computer Sciences and
IT graduates annualy, this city is capable of fulfilling the needs of
large IT manpower requirement. Clubbed with a large base of English
speaking population, IT Enabled Services [ITES] and Business
Process Outsourcing [BPO] industry can come to Bhopal in a major
way.
7. Eco-Tourism
Bhopal owing to its proximity to two world heritage centres –

Bhimbethika and Sanchi has potential to become a centre for tourism
with a focus on heritage and ecotourism.
Bhopal presents a multi –faceted tourism profile combining old and
new city. It has diverse tourist attractions like lakes, market places,
palaces, exclusively laid out parks, gardens and modern edifices.
Therefore, under a conscious policy of development of circuit tourism
– in Bhopal, important tourism spots have been selected for their
further diversification and improvement. The major tourism activities
and projects are:
# Site Activity Estimated

cost
1 Upper Lake It is proposed to develop area around boat club, Rs. 5 crore
Bhopal which has hilly terrain with artificial spring and a
garden in the line of Brindavan Garden with Laser
Show etc. The plan for development of a floating
“Stupa”, mockup of Sanchi Stupa, which will be a
visiting platform for the tourists and will house a
heritage library, information centre and meditation
centre is also afoot.
2 Kerwa Dam Situated about 6 km from Bhopal, it is one of the Rs. 58 lakhs
most promising Eco Tourism site. It has all
ingredients to be developed as a popular destination
for the Green Tourism and will be a great green
tourism site.
3 Kaliasot This area near Kaliasot Dam, 3 km from Bhopal has Rs. 20 lakhs
Adventure been developed as Adventure Zone for Aero Sports.
Zone Some infrastructure like base complex and other
minor amenities have been created by MPT.
4 Sanchi It is proposed to develop Sanchi as part of Buddihist Rs. 4.5 Crores

Circuit

8. Heritage projects
In recent times there has been a lot of heritage consciousness in Bhopal .

Recently the Directorate of Archeology has included 3 heritage buildings
in its list of protected monuments.
• Shahjahan palace
• The tomb of Dost Mohammed Khan
• Gol Ghar (developed as an abode of birds by Shahjahan Begum.
Restoration work has been done under a planned project of cost 30 lakhs.
Apart from this 2 crore has been sanctioned under 12th finance
commission for the following projects:
• Restoration of Benazir palace

• Restoration of Monument of Bagh Nishad Afjah.
About Rs 1.0 crore has been spent for Islam Nagar lying on the outskirts
of Bhopal, which consists of several palaces built by the Nawabs of
Bhopal
• A 'let us know our city' project by the Directorate of Archeology

envisages the setting up of cultural boards at 40-45 heritage sites of
the city for awareness of the public.
• Heritage walks on 3 routes have also been started in Bhopal.
9. Bhopal Gas Tragedy Memorial
As a tribute to the victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the Govt. of

Madhya Pradesh took a decision to develop a Memorial Complex in the
Union Carbide premises at Bhopal in an area of 67 acres. A national level
competition was organized by Environmental Planning & Coordination
Organization, Bhopal on behalf of the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh to select
best concept for the Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Memorial. The
competition was organized according to the norms prescribed by the
Council of Architecture; constituted under the Architects Act 1972.
Advertisements for inviting entries were issued in local and national

newspapers. The initiative drew a good response and 43 entries from
various States have been received. A jury comprising of 2 senior

members of the State Govt. i.e. Principal Secretary, Housing &

Environment and Principal Secretary, Gas Relief & Rehabilitation Deptt
along with 5 eminent Architects has been constituted to judge the entries.
It is estimated to cost Rs 99 Crores of which Rs 10.00 Crore have been
provided in the state budget FY 2006-07.

Abstract of Environment Management and Protection

Initiatives in Bhopal
I) Institutions
• Environmental Planning and Coordination Organization (EPCO)
• Disaster management Institute (DMI)
• Indian Institute of Forest management (IIFM)
• Lake Conservation Authority of MP (LCA)
• MP Eco-tourism Promotion Board (ETB)
II) Environmental Awareness and learning Centres

• Van Vihar National Park
• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalay (Museum of Man)
• Regional Museum of Natural History
• Jal Tarang (Bhoj Wetland Interpretation Centre)
• Bharat Bhawan

III) Projects
(A) Completed and Ongoing:
S.No Project Cost Status Implementing Funding

(In Rs Agency
Crores)
1. Bhoj Wetland Project 210 Completed MP H&E D JBIC
2. Sewerage System and Solid 78 On going UADD/BMC ADB
Waste Management (under
MPUWSEI-ADB loan)
Total (Rs in Crores) 288
(B) Proposed:
S.No Project Cost Status Implementing Funding

(In Rs Agency
Crores)
1. MP Urban Services for the Poor 70 Proposed UADD/BMC DFID
Project (MPUSP) for Bhopal
2. Urban Renewal Projects (under 187 Proposed BMC GoI/GoMP/
JNNURM) BMC
3. Sewerage System and Solid 285 Proposed BMC GoI/GoMP/
Waste Management (under BMC
JNNURM)
4. Development of Heritage Areas 50 Proposed BMC GoI/GoMP/
(under JNNURM) BMC
5. Construction of Shelter for slum 600 Proposed BMC/MPHB MoUPA,Go
dwellers and infrastructure I
Facilities under Basic Services to
Urban Poor Component of
JNNURM
6. Bhopal Gas Tragedy Memorial 99 Proposed MP H&E D GoMP/GoI
7. International Convention Centre 100 Proposed MP H&E D MoC,GoI
- Minto Hall
8. Bhopal Environmental 40 Under MP H&E -
Development plan Preparation D/EPCO
9. Master Plan for the Conservation 1109 Proposed MP MoEF,GOI
of Water Resources of Bhopal H&ED/LCA
City and River Betwa Basin
10. IT Park - Under MP IT Deptt -
Preparation
11. Institute of Life Sciences 270 Under MP BT Deptt DBT,GoI
Preparation
12. Eco Tourism- Projects 10 Under MP TDC -
Preparation
13. Greening of Bhopal 100 Under MP FD -
Preparation
14. Community Awareness and 29 Under MP -
Participation Preparation H&ED/LCA
Total (Rs in Crores) 2949

Abbreviation :
ADB Project Cell - Asian Development bank

MP UADD - Madhya Pradesh Urban Administration & Development Department
EPCO - Environmental Planning and Coordination Organization
MP H&ED - Madhya Pradesh Housing and Environment Department
MP IT Deptt - Madhya Pradesh Information Technology
MP BT Deptt - Madhya Pradesh Biotechnology Department
MP PCB - Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board
MP TDC - Madhya Pradesh Tourism Devolvement Corporation
MP HB - Madhya Pradesh Housing Board
MP FD - Madhya Pradesh Forest Department

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Bhopal As Global Environment City

Bhopal has myriad of problems, resources and opportunities. Joining the

Bhopal vies for an improved urban infrastructure- aesthetically,

A look into the past

Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, thrives on its beautiful

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The variety displayed by architectural character in Bhopal is astonishing

New Bhopal, provides a diametrically opposite picture with modern

The BHEL township area is a typical corporate township. Although,

Heritage sites of Bhopal

Bhopal is rich with many historically important heritage structures, which

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• To make the city of Bhopal with high awareness, understanding of

• To make the city of Bhopal with a clean and healthy environment,

• To make the city of Bhopal with highly efficient in its use of

• To make the city of Bhopal with minimum waste production and

• To protect and enhance wildlife habitats in the city and

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Upstream Drivers and Downstream Impacts

Broad Conceptual Issues

The basic strengths and opportunities of city of Bhopal and analysis of

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The conservation of water bodies in isolation remained in practice for

The deterioration of the quality, stocking condition and productivity of

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Aligning with the Millennium Development Goals, improving the lives of

The recent UN Habitat survey conducted in 2005-06 shows 380 slum

Problems and Issues

The majority of slums in the City lack in basic infrastructure such as

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With the objective of providing better living conditions, enabling and

The ideals of an integrated and sustainable transport network are well

Urban Area of Bhopal presents a classic example of disorderly

It is therefore recommended to implement an efficient system of public

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It is therefore important to promote techniques, which are inherently eco

Year 1991 2005

The Development Plan 2005 also heralded a new approach in planning

The provision of low-density housing indicated a positive approach

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6. Sewerage system and Solid Waste Management

Generation of waste is inevitable but an effective, efficient and

7. Community Awareness and Participation

The citizens of Bhopal are accustomed to having an abundance of natural

The concept of resource scarcity will impact significantly on urban

Given the consumption trends in urban areas it is important to understand

It is therefore proposed to launch a dedicated mass awareness campaign

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8. Organizational Arrangements for Coordination

Established in 1981, Environmental Planning and Co-ordination

EPCO is currently dealing with similar issues in urban management

Wetland conservation, Bio-diversity conservation, State of Environment

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Review of on going initiatives

The development and implementation of model standards in urban

• Water supply / Sewage and Sanitation/Storm water Drain

2. Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement in MP Project

The development and implementation of model standards in urban

The primary objective of the project is to promote sustainable growth

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3. MP Urban Services for the Poor Project (DFID funded)

The development and implementation of model standards in urban