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urBan reSearch centre, thane for better urban Management and

administration by thane Municipal corporation

n order to provide city spatial information for urban planning and for decision making to making effective use of the educational and training schemes provided to developing
Ipromote modern Urban Infrastructure Management, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) focused themes into study plans, initiating intensive discussions and implementing the
took the initiative to start an “Urban Research Centre” in a new building located at the heart finalized programmes.
of the city. It is the first centre of its kind set up by an Urban Local Body in India. The centre‘s The centre will carry out network building with citizens, NGOs, business people and urban
intent is to provide a base for research in the field of Urban Development and Capacity planning consultants who will work closely with the communities in Thane, Mumbai
Building in all sectors of Development Administration. It shall act as a resource centre for Metropolitan Region and India, as well as university affiliated researchers and opinion
policymakers, researchers, city planners, architects and shall help in more efficient city leaders. The practical studies and research will help in drawing out proposals for formulation
development. Citizen researcher programme, support programme for young researchers of sound urban policies, to develop an integrated approach towards city development and
and short term researcher programmes are offered. The centre will help the learners in to establish highly efficient city managers.

e-GoVernance initiatiVeS for thane city by thane Municipal

corporation

aving responsibility of planning, development, operation and maintenance of services of the entire city of Thane has been achieved by using High Resolution Satellite Imagery,
Hand utilities, Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) envisages implementing Enterprise which provides current ground realities. Decision making process has been enhanced
Geographical Information System (GIS) to enhance the services and establish better due to location based information and day to day information all aspects of in all the
management control. E-tendering process has also been initiated to achieve automated departments of the Municipal Administration. Real time updating of spatial and non-spatial
tender process, to have global participation, security and transparency in the complete data has become possible through web based and mobile-based application interfaces.
process. Inauguration of e-portal was done on 13.06.2011. By e-tendering procurement, TMC has
The Online Building Plan Approval portal is a complete online web enabled platform with saved Rs. 4.09 crore. Online Building Plan Approval System also protects project’s buyers
intention to bring in complete transparency through e-governance in the working of town from buying unauthorized/unsanctioned houses; citizens can be a part of forum where they
planning department of TMC. Through the GIS Based Administration, 1:1000 scale mapping can share their views, complaints and suggestions with the department.

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