Delhi's Master Plan 2047 Aims to Add Over 40 Lakh New Homes

Why in news

The Delhi Government notified the Master Plan 2047, a long-term urban development blueprint focusing on vertical growth and affordable housing to accommodate a growing population.

Background

The plan aims to add over 40 lakh new homes, including 18 lakh homes near transit corridors. Key features include removing the 18-metre height limit, creating new hubs in Narela and Dwarka, and ecological restoration of the Yamuna floodplain.

Facts for Prelims

• FactMaster Plan 2047 aims to add over 40 lakh new homes in Delhi.
• Fact18 lakh homes are planned near transit corridors via Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).
• FactThe plan removes the existing 18-metre height limit for construction.
• PlaceNarela and Dwarka are identified as new education and investment hubs.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and vertical growth in addressing the challenges of rapid urbanisation in metropolitan cities like Delhi.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• urban sprawl management
• affordable housing availability
• ecological restoration of floodplains
• infrastructure-led growth

Keywords: Transit-Oriented Development · Vertical Growth · Urban Planning · Sustainable Urbanisation · Infrastructure Development

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