Mohit Soni

Over the past six years, I have made a significant contribution to apex Institutions across physical and socio-economic planning, research, consultancy, academia, and capacity-building sectors, working with Apex Institutions. Over a while, I have developed an interest in Planning Policies, Infrastructure Projects, and Project Management.

Over the past six years, I have made a significant contribution to apex Institutions across physical and socio-economic planning, research, consultancy, academia, and capacity-building sectors, working with Apex Institutions. Over a while, I have developed an interest in Planning Policies, Infrastructure Projects, Sustainable Development Practices, and Project Management. I have polished many skills learned in academia and am now set to contribute to esteemed research organizations.

Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies, Lucknow (Urban Planner)

A. Supervision of 59 GIS-based Master Plans in Uttar Pradesh

• Scrutiny of Existing Landuse Map and its Ground Trouthing
• Identification and Superimposition of Government Land Parcels
• Scrutiny of Existing Scenario and Master Plan Proposals
• Zonning and Development Control Regulations

School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

Research and Consultancy:

• GIS Expert in Thrissur Regional Plan
• Technical Bid Preparation of Uttarakhand Cluster Master Plan Projects
• Bilkisganj Gram Panchayat Special Development Plan

1. Assessment of Environmental Stress due to Urbanisation in Hilly Settlements: A Case of Nainital-Bhimtal Planning Area
2. Comparative Study of Urban Green Spaces in Quality of Life Between Core-Peripheral Areas: Case of Lucknow
3. Urban Flood Mitigation Using Sponge City Concept: A Case of South Delhi
4. Electric Vehicles Strategies and Infrastructure Planning for the City: A Case of Ahmedabad
5. Analyzing Pedestrian Crossing Behavior at Uncontrolled Crosswalks
6. Assessment of Access-Egress Trip Behavior at Metro Stations

• Local Area Planning (Studio) of BHEL Area, Bhopal
• Regional Planning (Studio) of Palakkad District (Kerala)
• Transportation Planning (Studio) of Whitefield, Bangalore
• Planning for Disaster Management
• Planning for Special Areas
• Urban Redevelopment
• Transport & Urban Development
• Airport Planning & Management
• Intelligent Transportation Systems

GIS-based Master Plan of Haldwani-Kathgodam (Uttarakhand)

• Attending technical meetings with State Government Officials.

• Existing Situation Analysis and Report Writing
• Generation of Thematic Maps
• Spatial Analysis using Automation Techniques of GIS Platform

• UAV/Drone Data Acquisition
• Preparation of Flight Plans
• Enabling Coordinates to the UAV Photographic Data
• Handling Drone Operational Hardware/ Software

• Report Writing upto Draft Master Plan level.

Land Acquisition for Implementation of Mohali Master Plan, 2031

• Social Impact Assessment Studies of Proposed Land Parcels 
• Preparation of Social Impact Management Plan for Mitigation of Impact.

Planning for Rurban Clusters under the SPMRM Scheme in Punjab, Haryana and J&K.

• Preparation of Integrated Cluster Action Plans (ICAPs) for 19 Rurban Clusters 
• Preparation of Tourism Spatial Plan for Sanghol Cluster, Punjab
• Preparation of Eco-Tourism Plan for Ganeshpur Cluster, Haryana
• Preparation of Community-Tourism Plan for Khumriyal Cluster, Kupwara
• Preparation of Tourism Infrastructure Plan for Spituk Cluster, Leh
• Liaising at MoRD, State RDD, District Rural Development and Panchayat level

• Preparation of Draft Integrated Village Action Plans (IVAPs) for 8-Mahagrams

My academic journey, specializing in Urban and Regional Planning, has given me a comprehensive understanding of Urban Governance Frameworks, Development Policy Analysis, and stakeholder engagement, particularly through the innovative lens of the Citizen Science Approach. I have developed Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Mapping skills using tools like ArcGIS and QGIS.

Educational QualificationPhD in Physical Planning (2021 - Ongoing): Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Topic: Impact of PUDA Act on Rural Settlements

M.Plan (Urban Planning) 2019-21: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Thesis: Sustainable Tourism Development Strategies in Shri Chintpurni Special Area

B.Tech (Urban and Regional Planning) 2012-16: Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Thesis: Planning for Tourism in Jaisalmer District

CertificationGATE – 2021 (Qualified)Certificate CoursesIntroduction to Climate Change (4 Credits) 2022Sustainable Transportation Systems (3 Credits) 2022