40 lakh new flats planned under Delhi Master Plan 2047: Minister Manohar Lal
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, Manohar Lal, announced on Thursday that the government plans to construct 40 lakh new flats as part of the Delhi Master Plan 2047. Most of these flats will be affordable housing. The main objective of the plan is to develop developable space in the capital to address the housing and office space shortage.
Delhi's population has grown significantly since 2026, reaching 2.4 crore, while all villages have been declared urban, increasing pressure on the city. At the same time, 180 sq km of the Yamuna and Ridge need to be protected. The Delhi Master Plan 2047 was approved by the Delhi Development Authority on August 12, pending final approval and notification from the Centre.
This plan will guide Delhi's growth, population management, and environmental protection for the next two decades.
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