Master plan · Madhya Pradesh
Master Plan of Indore
See Indore's master plan mapped on the ground, compare it with satellite imagery, and find the zone of your property — with the plan documents and the building rules that apply in Indore.
See the mapped master plan
The Indore plan sits at its true place on the map, from the whole planning area down to a single street.
Compare it with the ground
Drag the Compare divider across the plan, or fade it with the opacity slider, to check it against satellite imagery of what is there today.
Find the zone of your property
Search for your locality or landmark. The pin lands on the plan, and the colour under it is the land use the plan gives that ground.
Which plan applies in Indore today
Indore is still governed by the Indore Development Plan 2021, prepared by MP Town & Country Planning. The plan stays in force, with frequent land-use modifications, because its successor (planned to 2041) has not yet been published even as a draft. Building a house or developing a colony here must follow the MP Bhumi Vikas Niyam 2012 and the land use shown in the development plan. Indore Municipal Corporation issues building permission through the state's online ABPAS system, and colony layouts also need T&CP approval.
The plan on our map
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Indore Master Plan 2021
Master plan documents
The plans in force, the drafts and the maps, at the authority that publishes them.
Indore Development Plan 2021
expired but continuingThe statutory land-use plan for the Indore planning area. It shows residential, commercial, industrial and green zones and the planned road network.
Note: The plan's 2021 horizon has passed. It remains the operative plan, with land-use modifications notified from time to time, until a new plan is approved.
Indore Land Use Map 2021
in force (map of the plan above)The colour land-use map that goes with the Indore Development Plan 2021.
Indore Development Plan 2041 (next plan)
under preparation - no draft publishedThe replacement plan for Indore has been in preparation for about five years. September 2026 news reports say a draft is expected after Bhopal's.
Note: Secondary news source. No official draft was on mptownplan.gov.in when we checked.
Read the news reportamarujala.comNews report — no official copy was online
Building rules in Indore
What decides how much you may build, how far back from the road and how high: the rules of Madhya Pradesh, on top of the national codes below.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Bhumi Vikas Niyam (Land Development Rules), 2012 - consolidated up to 6 March 2025
The main building code for every town in MP. It sets plot coverage, FAR, setbacks, height, parking and colony-layout standards that a house or project must meet before permission is given.
Note: The T&CP site also lists a later amendment notice from the Urban Development & Housing Department (NewsPDF/bvr3006.pdf). It is a scanned copy we could not read, so the March 2025 consolidation may be missing recent changes.
Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh Adhiniyam, 1973 - consolidated up to 18 March 2025
The state town-planning law. Development plans are drafted, approved and modified under it, and land-use permission is granted under it.
Madhya Pradesh Mahanagar Kshetra Niyojan evam Vikas Adhiniyam, 2025
A new law for planning metropolitan regions. It lets the state create metropolitan planning and development authorities over city clusters such as Indore and Bhopal and their surrounding districts.
Note: Confirm from the notifications issued under the Act which districts fall inside each metropolitan region and how the new authorities share powers with T&CP and the development authorities.
Madhya Pradesh Integrated Township Rules, 2026
New rules for large integrated townships. They set a minimum land area, require developers to register and reserve a share of housing for weaker sections.
Note: Secondary news source; we could not find the gazette text online. The T&CP website (mptownplan.gov.in) lists developer registrations under these rules.
Read the news reportnewspuran.comNews report — no official copy was online
Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Madhya Pradesh (MP RERA)
Colonies and apartment projects above the RERA size limits must be registered here. Buyers can check a project's approvals and complaints on this site.
Madhya Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services law (2026)
A new state fire-safety law, reported in the press, that makes a fire NOC mandatory for buildings above 15 m and for schools and event venues.
Note: Secondary news report; we could not find the official gazette text online. Until it is notified, the fire provisions of the Bhumi Vikas Niyam and NBC Part 4 apply.
Read the news reportenglish.dainikjagranmpcg.comNews report — no official copy was online
National codes, everywhere in India
National Building Code of India 2016 (SP 7:2016)
The national model code for how buildings are planned, built and made safe. It covers structure, fire and life safety, plumbing, electrical work and accessibility, and states base their building rules on it.
Model Building Bye-Laws 2016
A template set of building bye-laws. States and cities adapt it into their own rules on setbacks, FAR, parking, green building and approval steps.
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Larger real-estate projects and agents must register with the state RERA. The Act sets builders' obligations and gives buyers a fast way to file complaints.
Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021
Design standards that make buildings and public spaces usable by persons with disabilities, older people and children. The RPwD rules make them binding for many buildings.
Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines 2014
National guidance on preparing master and development plans. It includes the land-use categories and amenity standards that most state plans follow.
Eco Niwas Samhita 2018 (Energy Conservation Building Code - Residential)
An energy-efficiency code for homes. It limits heat gain through walls, roofs and windows, encourages daylight and ventilation, and states adopt it into their bye-laws.
NOCAS - Height clearance NOC around airports
The online system for getting the height No Objection Certificate needed for buildings near civil airports. The height allowed depends on how far the site is from the runway.
National Monuments Authority - NOC near protected monuments
Construction is prohibited within 100 m of a centrally protected monument, and within 300 m it needs NMA permission. This site handles those applications and publishes heritage bye-laws.
Indicative zoning norms · FAR, coverage, height
| Zone | FAR / FSI | Coverage | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential A (Low Density) | 1.0 | 40% | 10m |
| Residential B (Medium Density) | 1.5 | 50% | 15m |
| Residential C (High Density) | 2.0 | 60% | 20m |
| Commercial C-1 | 2.5 | 65% | Unrestricted |
| Commercial C-2 | 3.0 | 70% | Unrestricted |
| Industrial I-1 (Light) | 1.0 | 50% | 12m |
| Industrial I-2 (General) | 1.5 | 55% | 16m |
| Mixed Use | 2.0 | 60% | Unrestricted |
Indicative norms read off the published plan for Indore. Check the sanctioned document and the building rules above with IDA / DTCP Madhya Pradesh before relying on them.
Questions about the Indore master plan
Which master plan applies in Indore today?
The Indore Development Plan 2021 still applies. Its horizon year has passed, but it stays in force until a new plan is approved, and T&CP notifies individual land-use changes to it.
Is the Indore Master Plan 2041 out?
Not yet. As of late September 2026 no draft of the next Indore plan had been published, and officials have said it will follow the Bhopal draft. Once a draft appears, the public gets a set period to file objections.
Which rules decide how much I can build on my plot in Indore?
The MP Bhumi Vikas Niyam 2012, as amended, sets FAR, ground coverage, setbacks, height and parking. The development plan decides which land use your plot is allowed.
Where do I apply for building permission in Indore?
Apply to Indore Municipal Corporation online through ABPAS on the MP e-Nagarpalika portal, using a registered architect. Colony projects also need T&CP layout approval and RERA registration.
Indori Zameen is an informative platform, not an official record. Every link and status on this page was checked on 28 September 2026; plans and rules change by notification, so confirm with the authority — and a registered architect — before you buy or build.