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About Me

Sanando

Sanando Bhattacharjee is an accomplished Urban Planner and Architect with over 16 years of experience working across India and abroad. He specializes in urban and regional planning, tourism planning, urban design, public policy, and architectural projects. Sanando holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur.

Sanando is the founder of Sanandoz Studio, a consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions in urban planning and architecture. Through his studio, he focuses on creating context-sensitive and future-ready projects that balance modern infrastructure with cultural and environmental considerations.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with government ministries, private organizations, and international bodies, contributing to initiatives like the HRIDAY scheme, Smart City projects, and tourism master plans. He has played a key role in designing master plans for cities and towns such as Sopore, Ganderbal, and Doda in Jammu & Kashmir, as well as SEZs and industrial parks in Gurugram and Mangalore.

Sanando’s work emphasizes sustainable urban development, heritage conservation, and inclusive growth. His expertise lies in strategic planning, policy formulation, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. With a commitment to improving urban livability and fostering sustainable tourism, Sanando’s projects reflect a blend of creativity, practicality, and long-term vision.

Education

2005-2007

M Tech in Urban & Regional Planning,

CEPT University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

2000-2005

Bachelor's in Architecture

IIEST, Shibpur

previously known as Bengal Engineering College, Shibpur, West Bengal

Professional Experiences

Professional Journey:
KPMG India
AEDAS India
REPL
Feedback Infra
IREO
Brigade 
LASA
TID

Program Management Unit

  • PMU for HRIDAY Scheme, MoHUA, GoI (Urban Planner & Heritage Expert)

  • PMC for Karnal Smart City, Karnal (Team Leader)

  • SPMU cum Knowledge Partner (KP) in Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir

  • PDMC for Ranchi Smart City, Ranchi (Urban Planner/Designer)

  • PDMC for Gwalior Smart City, Gwalior (Tourism & Heritage Expert)

  • Swachh Bharat PMU, Greater NOIDA (Urban Planner)

  • PMO for APMSIDC, Andhra Pradesh (Senior Architect-Project management)

  • PMU for Gram Volunteers / Ward Volunteers and Village Secretaries (GVWV & VSWS) Department, Andhra Pradesh (Capacity Building Expert)

 

Tourism Master Plans & DPRs

  • Preparation of DPR for Amaravati Town (Andhra Pradesh) under HRIDAY & PRASAD Scheme

  • Preparation of DPR for Dwarka Town (Gujarat) under PRASAD Scheme

  • Preparation of DPR for Tourism Destination Development of Patratu Dam, Ramgarh, Ranchi

  • Tourism Master Plan for 26 Districts in Karnataka

  • Tourism Master Plan for Poonch Tourism Development Authority

  • Tourism Master Plan for Kishtwar Tourism Development Authority

  • Abu Dhabi Emirate Street Address, Geo Names and Signage System

 

Master Plans for Cities, Towns & Townships

  • Master Plan for Town Sopore in Jammu & Kashmir (Population: 1,13,500; Area: 65 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Poonch Town, Jammu & Kashmir (Population: 1,12,000; Area: 76 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Town Ganderbal in Jammu & Kashmir (Population: 81,300; Area: 52 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Kishtwar Town, Jammu & Kashmir (Population: 73,500; Area: 30 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Town Doda in Jammu & Kashmir (Population: 60,000; Area: 39 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Town Pindwara in Rajasthan (Population: 50,000; Area: 102 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Town Takhatgarh in Rajasthan (Population: 30,000; Area: 30 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Town Baripada in Orissa (Population: 1,25,329; Area: 44.26 sqkm)

  • Master Plan for Keonjhar in Orissa (Population: 1,00,501; Area: 87.37 sqkm)

  • Master Planning for OCIL Fashion Village SEZ, Gurugram, NCR (350 acres)

  • Master Planning for Suncity IT SEZ at Gurugram, NCR (167 acres)

  • Master Planning for MPAKVN Industrial Park, Ujjaini, near Indore (138 acres)

  • Master Planning and Urban Design for District Headquarters of 24 Parganas (South) at Baruipur, West Bengal (130 acres)

  • Master Planning of Non Processing Zone of Mangalore SEZ, Karnataka (125 acres)

  • Concept Master Planning of IREO Integrated Township at Ludhiana (500 acres)

  • Brigade IT SEZ, Mangalore, Karnataka (25 acres)

  • Free Trade Warehousing Zone, Jhajjhar, NCR (350 acres)

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City Development Plan and Smart City Proposal

  • City Development Plan for Town Betul (15.70 sqkm) in Madhya Pradesh

  • City Development Plan for Town Multai (10.5 sqkm) in Madhya Pradesh

  • City Development Plan for Town Amla (6.39 sqkm) in Madhya Pradesh

  • Smart City Plan Proposal for Karnal & Ghaziabad

 

Architecture & Design

  • Various Buildings for Industrial Park, Ujjaini, near Indore (138 acres)

  • High-end residential development at Mangalore, Karnataka (7acres)

  • Administrative Block and Entrance Gate for Industrial Park at Lucala, Angola

  • Toll Plaza and Toll Office Building at Badarpur on NH2

  • Toll Plaza at Kishangar – Ajmer – Beawar NH8

  • Interior Design of Suites & Lobby Area of Fortune Global Hotel, Gurugram

  • Interior Design of Guest Rooms of Kenilworth Beach Resort, Goa

  • Interior Design of Guest Rooms of Golkonda Resort, Hyderabad

  • Interior Design of Restaurants of Nicco Hotel, New Delhi

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