Delhi’s ‘Master Plan 2047’ has been notified, with plans for over 40 lakh new homes, a major affordable housing push, easier redevelopment of old colonies and a unified framework for parking and transport.
Speaking to NDTV, DDA Vice Chairman N Saravana Kumar said the plan is aimed at making the capital more liveable while meeting its growing housing needs. “The lives of Delhi residents will become easier, and they will have better and more facilities for living,” he said.
A major change under MPD-2047 concerns redevelopment of group housing, DDA housing and government housing. Redevelopment of existing areas could create around 7 lakh additional dwelling units, according to the plan. Nearly 200 square kilometres are envisaged for planned urban expansion through the Land Pooling Policy, with the potential to create around 12 lakh homes.
Kumar said vertical development will become increasingly important as Delhi looks to accommodate a growing population within its limited geographical area. Kumar said the focus will be on expanding different modes of public transport while reducing dependence on private vehicles.
The programme is expected to benefit more than 17 lakh JJ dwellers, with PPP and private-participation models also envisaged.
