Manohar Lal Khattar unveils Delhi's 2047 blueprint: 40 lakh homes, 695-km metro & jobs on agenda
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes forty lakh new homes for its growing population. The city's metro network will expand to six hundred ninety-five kilometers by the year 2047. This plan aims to balance urban development with environmental preservation efforts. Affordable housing will be supported through transit-oriented development policies. The plan seeks to make Delhi a world-class, inclusive,…
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled Delhi's Master Plan for 2047 on Thursday, outlining ambitious goals for the city's future development. The plan aims to construct approximately 40 lakh (400,000) homes, expand the metro network to 695 km by 2047 from the current 416 km, and revamp the city's transportation infrastructure.
The Delhi Metro network, which currently spans 416 km, will see significant growth under the new plan. In addition to the metro expansion, the city's bus network and six new Regional Rapid Transit System corridors are also set to be constructed. These developments will be integrated into a Transit Oriented Development Policy, which will promote affordable housing and incorporate data centers, co-working spaces, and cloud kitchens under the new economies category.
Delhi's population is projected to reach 3.20 crore (320 million) by 2047, and the master plan seeks to accommodate this growth while preserving the environment. Approximately 180 sq km of the Yamuna floodplains and the Ridge area will be protected during development. Building height restrictions will be removed in most areas, with the exception of certain designated locations.
The new policy removes traditional regulatory approaches to urban planning in favor of a development-focused framework that encourages investment, innovation, and job creation. Delhi Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined Khattar at a joint press conference to discuss the long-awaited plan, which has been pending for over four years.
The Master Plan for Delhi 2047 is expected to guide the city's growth and development over the coming decades, addressing longstanding issues surrounding the Green Development Area and farmhouse development. By providing greater clarity and faster approvals for construction and redevelopment, the plan aims to revitalize Delhi's real estate sector and position the city as a world-class, inclusive, and economically vibrant metropolis.
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