Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Indore IDA Approves ₹500 Crore Riverfront Project
The Indore Development Authority (IDA) has greenlit a big plan to improve the area around the Saraswati–Kanh river.
They're spending ₹500 crore to make the riverbanks prettier and fix the infrastructure.
This includes moving people who have built homes or businesses too close to the river.
The IDA also approved new housing areas and a special library for people with disabilities.
In addition, they are helping with local cultural events like the Ganesh Visarjan.
The aim is to make the city better for everyone by improving the environment and creating more places to live, work, and have fun.
Indore Development Authority (IDA) approved a ₹500 crore riverfront development project.
The project focuses on the Saraswati–Kanh river, including bank beautification and infrastructure upgrades.
The plan includes structured rehabilitation of nearly 3,500 encroachments.
The IDA also approved new township development schemes and a ₹3 crore library for differently abled readers.
Additional approvals included funds for Ganesh Mandals and the redevelopment of recreational spaces.
- Who
- Indore Development Authority (IDA) board.
- What
- IDA approved a ₹500 crore riverfront development, new townships, library for differently abled, and support for cultural events.
- When
- The IDA board meeting was held on Wednesday.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance urban development, manage encroachments, boost housing, and support cultural activities.
Community Impact
Project Objectives
Riverfront Project Goals
Community Impact
Focus on resettlement and rehabilitation
Project Objectives
Prioritizing environmental rejuvenation and beautification
- Project Cost
- ₹500 crore
- River
- Saraswati–Kanh
- Encroachments
- 3,500 (rehabilitation)
- Library Cost
- ₹3 crore
- Sports Complex Cost
- ₹10 crore
- Ganesh Mandal Funds
- ₹2 lakh each for five mandals