Considering the role, impact, growth and contribution made by the city of Jalandhar to the economy, employment and productivity of the State of Punjab, the future growth and development strategy for Jalandhar needs to be viewed in the larger canvas of regional context. Therefore, the task of preparation of Master Plan, Jalandhar with the perspective year 2031 has been undertaken with the objectives to have optimal city structure, to have better quality of life, efficient traffic
and transportation plan, to have rational distribution of physical and social infrastructure, to have good governance and to promote sustainable development.