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Delhi Master Plan 2047 unveiled to drive urban growth
The Delhi Master Plan 2047 has been officially unveiled, providing a long-term roadmap for the capital's urban development to accommodate a projected population of 3.2 crore residents. A central pillar of the plan is the construction of 30 to 40 lakh new housing units, with a significant emphasis on affordable housing and urban regeneration through land pooling and densification.
Infrastructure and mobility are set for major upgrades, including the expansion of the metro network to 695 km and the implementation of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to link residential areas with transport hubs. The plan also introduces novel transportation concepts such as air taxis, air pods, and inland waterways. Additionally, a strategic link is proposed to connect Delhi to the Noida International Airport at Jewar.
To address environmental challenges, the plan focuses on pollution control, expanding green spaces, and promoting renewable energy. This includes encouraging solar PV installations on large government and institutional buildings, as well as utilizing canals and drains for solar and hydropower. Urban growth is expected to shift toward a more vertical and compact model, incorporating redevelopment of existing plots and unauthorized colonies to optimize the city's limited land area.
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Ashish Sood · Delhi · Delhi Development Authority · Manohar Lal Khattar · Master Plan for Delhi 2047 · N Saravana Kumar · Rekha Gupta · Taranjit Singh Sandhu
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The master plan aims to mitigate pollution and traffic congestion in Delhi. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Central government has approved Rs 49.74 crore for Delhi under the RAMP scheme. desitalkchicago.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A land pooling policy will allow private landowners to participate in the development process.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The plan prioritizes expanding healthcare capacity and access to medical facilities near residential areas. news.abplive.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Delhi Development Authority has notified the Delhi Master Plan 2047. navabharat.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The plan proposes around 200 square kilometers for planned urban expansion. thecsrjournal.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The plan emphasizes both 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living'.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DDA plans to create approximately 1.2 million new homes through land pooling.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Unauthorized colonies will undergo collective development in 2,000 square metre areas. samacharnama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The plan allows for commercial activities on 30-metre-wide roads across the city. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Government buildings and institutional campuses with rooftop areas exceeding 500 sq. m. are encouraged to install solar PV systems. www.saurenergy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A strategic link, referred to as Strategic Link Two, will connect Delhi to Jewar Airport via the Noida and Greater Noida Expressways. www.timesbull.com