32 million population, 4 million more homes: Inside Delhi's 2047 master plan
The population projection of 32 million for 2047 means that it will grow 10 million from what it is estimated to be right now.
Delhi's population is projected to reach 32 million by 2047, according to the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD)-2047. This increase will require nearly four million additional homes, tripling the city's power generation capacity and doubling its solid waste management capability. The plan, which outlines housing, mobility, infrastructure, environment, and economic development strategies, was approved by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and will be sent to the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs for final approval.
Key infrastructure interventions include augmenting water supplies, expanding sewage treatment capacity, improving drainage, and managing municipal solid waste, which is expected to almost double by 2047. The population growth is mainly due to migration, with 41% of the increase expected to be from migration compared to 50% in the previous plan period.
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