Assessment of zonal urban area in terms of planning and its regularization: A case of Prithvi Raj Nagar, Jaipur

Land is a vital natural resource essential for human survival and development. Growing population and expanding human activities have increased the demand for limited land for agriculture, forestry, urbanization, and industry. Indiscriminate use leads to haphazard development, environmental degradation, and loss of fertile land. Understanding land use and land cover is crucial for sustainable planning. Urbanization significantly shapes societal structures, but when unplanned, it can render areas unliveable. This study focuses on the unplanned urbanization of the Prithvi Raj Nagar (PRN) area in Jaipur, which faced development challenges due to the failed implementation of the PRN scheme. Despite being designated a special area in the master plan, policy lapses led to unchecked growth, inadequate public services, environmental issues, and unauthorized settlements. The study evaluates the impact of these failures on the socio-economic conditions of residents and explores how proper planning and policy implementation can help regularize and improve the area through development plans.