Delhi Development Authority Approves Master Plan 2047 Pending Central Approval
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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved the Master Plan 2047 to address the housing shortage of 40 lakh units by 2047, pending Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approval.
Background
The Master Plan 2047 proposes smaller homes (25-60 sq.m carpet area), rental housing, and land pooling near transit hubs. It aims to accommodate 40 lakh additional homes by 2047 through redevelopment of old DDA homes and new growth centers.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyDDA: Delhi Development Authority is the primary agency for land and infrastructure planning in Delhi.
- FactMaster Plan 2047 targets a requirement of 40 lakh additional homes by 2047.
- FactProposed smaller home sizes range from 25 to 60 square metres of carpet area.
- BodyMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The central body responsible for final approval of the Delhi Master Plan.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of urban housing in rapidly growing metropolitan cities like Delhi and evaluate the effectiveness of 'Transit-Oriented Development' and 'Land Pooling' in addressing these issues.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- housing affordability
- urban sprawl vs. density
- transit-oriented development (TOD)
- redevelopment of aging infrastructure
Keywords: urban planning · Transit-Oriented Development · land pooling · affordable housing · urban sprawl
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