Gargi Panda

Urban planner with expertise in master planning, town planning schemes (TPS), GIS mapping, land use planning and statutory urban development. Experienced in supporting the preparation of master plans for urban local bodies, conducting socio-economic surveys, spatial analysis, stakeholder consultations and planning documentation using ArcGIS and AutoCAD. Passionate about sustainable urban development, infrastructure planning and creating climate-resilient cities.

Junior Urban Planner - Master Plan at TASS Global Infrastructure Services Private Limited (2025-05 – Present)

• Supported draft master plan preparation for urban local bodies.
• Conducted GIS mapping, field surveys and spatial analysis.
• Coordinated with Urban Local Bodies during project meetings.
• Prepared planning reports and project documentation.

Assistant Planner - Town Planning Scheme at Prakriti Architects (2025-03 – 2025-05)

• Coordinated Town Planning Scheme (TPS) implementation activities under the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA), supporting urban land reconstitution and statutory planning processes.
• Conducted plot-level surveys, GIS mapping and site verification using AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
• Verified land ownership records through Bhulekh and supported statutory documentation.
• Prepared base maps, land reconstitution plans (60:40 model) and plot area calculations.
• Guided landowners through Form IV submission and other TP documentation.
• Coordinated with government officials and maintained TPS registers.
• Supported public consultations and stakeholder engagement activities.

Junior Urban Planner - Master Plan at TASS Global Infrastructure Services Private Limited (2024-08 – 2025-02)

• Contributed to Master Plan preparation for 13 Urban Local Bodies across Odisha.
• Conducted land use surveys, infrastructure assessments and field investigations.
• Prepared existing land use, zoning and base maps using ArcGIS and AutoCAD.
• Analyzed socio-economic and infrastructure data to support planning proposals.
• Assisted in report writing, presentations and stakeholder coordination.

Planning Intern - Master Plan at TASS Global Infrastructure Services Private Limited (2023-02 – 2024-02)

• Supported Draft Master Plan preparation for Urban Local Bodies.
• Conducted socio-economic surveys and field investigations.
• Prepared GIS-based maps, digitization and contributed to planning documentation.
• Coordinated with ULB officials for data collection and validation.

Urban and Town Planning Intern - BPAS at Basudevpur Municipality (2023-02 – 2024-02)

• Supported Building Plan Approval System (BPAS) processes by assisting in the review of building plan applications and planning documentation.
• Conducted field surveys and collected planning-related data for development proposals.
• Prepared technical reports, planning documentation, and project records.
• Coordinated with municipal officials to facilitate planning and development activities.

Bachelor of Planning in Planning – Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR) (2020 – 2024)