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Established in 1962, TCPO has come a long way. It has been functioning as the technical
wing of the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. Over the years,
TCPO has undertaken various pioneering works in the area of formulating Master Plans,
urban design projects, tourism development plans, regional plans, empirical research studies
in topical areas, manuals and guides on various aspects of planning and development,
monitoring and evaluation of central sector schemes, information system, urban mapping,
urban and regional development policies, development law etc.
The Organisation is responsible for providing assistance and advice of highest order to
Central and State Governments, Public Sector Agencies, Development Authorities and Urban
Local Bodies on matters pertaining to urban & regional planning and development.
Apart from non-plan functions, TCPO also monitors specific plan schemes of the Ministry of
Urban Development.
Objectives
1.To encourage planned and systematic urban and rural growth in a comprehensive manner.
2.To stop haphazard constructions.
3.To make optimum use of precious urban land.
4.To create conducive conditions for encouraging planned constructions.
5.To plan for creating essential urban infrastructure.
6.To sub serve the basic needs of poor and especially urban slum population.
7.To upgrade environment for conducive habitat.
8.To preserve the hilly architecture and rich heritage of the State