Delhi Master Plan 2041: 40 Lakh New Homes by 2047, Mixed Land Use to Ease Congestion

Delhi Master Plan 2047 Prioritizes Right to Walk: 42% Non-Motorized Trips, 14 Walk Plans Proposed

Delhi Master Plan 2047 emphasizes the 'Right to Walk' with pedestrian-only zones, safe pathways, and improved public transport integration. Key stats: 42% of trips are non-motorized, average walk 1.6 km/day. DDA has prepared 14 Walk Plans for 24 priority areas.

Delhi Govt Notifies Winter Pollution Plan: Mandatory Construction Curbs from Nov 1 to Feb 28

Delhi government has notified a permanent winter pollution plan (Nov 1-Feb 28) that makes construction curbs mandatory regardless of AQI levels, replacing the earlier AQI-linked system. Real estate industry bodies (NAREDCO, CII) have raised concerns about livelihoods and supply chains, pushing for a nuanced 'do's and don'ts' list. The plan includes a strict ban on demolition and open civil construction from Nov 1-Jan 31, and an even more stringent window from Dec 10-Jan 20 where only essential government projects continue.

Delhi Winter Action Plan: Blanket Construction Ban Oct-Jan, NAREDCO Seeks Review Citing Scientific Basis

Delhi's new winter action plan imposes a blanket ban on construction from Nov 1 to Jan 31, delinked from AQI levels. Realty body NAREDCO has sought a review, citing lack of scientific source assessment and heavy economic impact on developers and migrant workers. This pits pollution control against livelihood and sectoral growth.

DDA Approves Higher FAR for Slum Rehab, Land Pooling in Master Plan Delhi-2047; Population Target 3.2 Cr

The Delhi Development Authority has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, proposing higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for in-situ slum rehabilitation, a new land pooling framework, and mixed-use commercial allowances. The plan projects Delhi's population to rise from 2.4 crore to 3.2 crore by 2047, identifying 350 sq km as future urbanisable area. This reform is critical for urban governance, housing policy, and sustainable city planning exam topics.

Delhi Winter Action Plan: BS-VI Entry Curbs, 50% WFH, Construction Ban Nov 1-Jan 31

Delhi has formalized a permanent winter action plan with vehicle curbs (BS-VI entry restriction), 50% work-from-home mandate, construction bans, and doubled parking charges from November 1. This institutionalized approach under CAQM marks a shift from reactive to proactive pollution management, a key theme for environment and governance exams.

Delhi Master Plan 2047 Tabled at DDA: 5-Year Delay, Yamuna O-Zone Policy & 1,511 Colonies Regularisation

The Delhi Master Plan 2047, delayed by 5 years, is finally tabled at DDA for approval. The plan addresses Yamuna O-Zone regulation, regularisation of 1,511 unauthorised colonies, and new TOD and slum rehabilitation policies. This is critical for understanding urban governance, environmental regulation, and Delhi's development trajectory — a hot topic for UPSC Prelims and Mains.

Delhi Master Plan 2047 Proposes 40 Lakh Homes, 25-60 sq m Affordable Housing, Rental Focus

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 projects a need for 40 lakh additional homes by 2047, emphasizing affordable housing (25-60 sq m), rental housing, land pooling, and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). This is critical for UPSC GS3 urbanization, housing policy, and infrastructure planning, with direct exam relevance for DDA, TOD, and rehabilitation strategies.

MPD-2047 Notified: 40 Lakh New Houses Planned via TOD, Land Pooling for Delhi by 2047

The Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047) has been notified, setting a 20-year urban framework that envisions nearly 43 lakh new houses, TOD-based high-density corridors, land pooling, and easier redevelopment rules. With Delhi's population projected to reach 3.2 crore by 2047, the DDA-approved plan is crucial for exam questions on urban governance, housing, and infrastructure reforms.