Delhi Master Plan 2047: Forty lakh new homes, land pooling and rental units proposed – all you need to know
The Delhi MPD 2047 plan estimates the housing demand for the period 2011-47 at nearly 40 lakh dwelling units, based on an average household size of 4.5 persons. In 2011 – the last year when the census was conducted – Delhi had 3.11 million houses.
The draft Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) aims to address the housing demand for an estimated 32 million people in the capital city by 2047, which is a 10 million increase from the current population. The plan proposes a three-pronged strategy, including promoting affordable housing in small formats, affordable rental housing, and development in land pooling and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas.
Delhi is projected to need around 40 lakh additional houses by 2047, which would require three times the current power generation capacity and two times the current solid waste management capability. The MPD also plans to rehabilitate slums and JJ clusters, improve and regularize unauthorised colonies, and regenerate existing housing areas to improve the quality of the built environment, infrastructure, and public amenities.
The housing strategy will prioritize inclusive development approaches that minimize displacement while enhancing housing conditions and access to basic services. Small-format housing with a dwelling unit size of 25-60 sqm carpet area will be encouraged to maximize housing supply. Incentives for the private sector to provide affordable rental housing will also be offered.
The MPD identifies Land Pooling Areas, TOD zones, and Low-Density Areas as key regions for new housing development.
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