Delhi gets its fourth Master Plan, aims for 4 mn new houses by 2047
Delhi's new Master Plan aims to alleviate urban congestion and improve infrastructure, while also promoting redevelopment and better use of existing areas, according to city officials.
New Delhi has unveiled its fourth Master Plan, titled MPD-2047, with the ambitious goal of constructing 4 million new homes by 2047. This plan aims to address the growing pressures on housing and infrastructure as Delhi's population is expected to swell to 8 million by 2047. The Master Plan, which follows the previous ones in 1962, 2001, and 2021, is set to be implemented by the Delhi Development Authority.
The Union housing and urban affairs minister, Manohar Lal, announced the targets at the launch event, emphasizing the need for a more equitable population distribution across the city's 1,483 sq km area. The government aims to alleviate the severe congestion currently experienced, with Delhi's population density being 11,320 people per sq km, compared to India's average of 382.
The plan also addresses other pressing issues, such as air pollution and infrastructure development, including new housing, transportation systems, and parking spaces. The single-window approval process will streamline the approval of infrastructure projects. Real estate developers and industry experts have welcomed the new Master Plan, particularly the focus on redevelopment and expansion of existing urban areas.
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