Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & Yamuna
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies and housing for slum dwellers. The plan aims to revive the Yamuna river by treating 22 drains and restoring floodplains. Green buffers and afforestation will address noise pollution and enhance the environment. This plan shifts urban planning towards…
The Delhi Master Plan 2047 blueprint, unveiled recently, outlines a comprehensive approach for the capital city's development, covering housing, transportation, redevelopment, the Yamuna River, and environmental protection as the population is expected to reach 3.2 crore. Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated the plan aims for 30-40 lakh new flats and a metro network expansion to 695 km by 2047.
The plan also includes six new Regional Rapid Transit System corridors, enhanced bus connectivity, and affordable housing via Transit Oriented Development. It removes building height restrictions in most areas, encourages investment, innovation, and job creation through data centers, co-working spaces, and cloud kitchens, and proposes area-based redevelopment for eligible unauthorised colonies.
The plan also focuses on treating all 22 drains discharging into the Yamuna, restoring the active floodplain, and creating green buffers to tackle noise pollution.
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