The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has approved the layout plan for a 12.39-acre commercial project near Feroze Gandhi Market in Ludhiana. The project will feature 110 commercial units, including 20 shop-cum-office (SCO) sites and 90 shops, along with dedicated parking, wide internal roads, and supporting infrastructure on Canal Colony land at Pakhowal Road.
Project Details and Layout
According to the approved layout prepared by the Department of Town and Country Planning, Punjab, the commercial pocket will be developed on a 12.39-acre site adjoining Feroze Gandhi Market, Mini Secretariat, and Nehru Sidhant Kendra. The plan allocates nearly 30% of the total land for commercial shops, while over 19% has been reserved for parking. The project includes separate entry and exit points, wide internal roads, pedestrian pavements, and an 80-foot-wide proposed road to ensure smooth traffic movement.
Parking and Infrastructure
Parking has been given special attention in the project. While the commercial complex requires 301 Equivalent Car Spaces (ECS), the approved layout provides 416 ECS, leaving adequate space for visitors and shoppers. The plan also includes a chunk site spread over about 1.88 acres for future development. The existing police station has been retained in the layout.
Reserved Area and Future Development
Around 3.32 acres of land has been kept as a reserved area in compliance with directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Any development on this portion will depend on further approval from the Empowered Committee. Officials said the approval of the layout is an important step towards the development of the commercial pocket.
Expected Impact
With its location close to key government offices and one of Ludhiana’s established wholesale and retail markets, the project is expected to attract businesses and increase commercial activity in the area. The layout has been prepared by the Department of Town and Country Planning, Punjab, and approved by GLADA, clearing the way for further stages of development, including planning, allotment, and construction of the proposed commercial infrastructure.
Additional Chief Administration Vikas Heera said, “The plan has been approved and we are planning to come up with commercial hubs to sell the shops and units to generate more revenue for GLADA.”
