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Centre Notifies Master Plan Delhi-2047: 40 Lakh Affordable Homes, TOD Policy, FAR 500 Along Metro

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20 Aug 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:40 lakh affordable housing unitsFAR 500 (TOD)FAR 400 (UER-II)FAR 350 (unauthorised colonies)18 lakh homes (TOD)12 lakh homes (land pooling)
Bodies:Union Ministry of Housing and Urban AffairsDDA (Delhi Development Authority)MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi)
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What This Article Covers

1.Master Plan Delhi-2047 notified by Centre on August 20, 2026; aims to address housing and commercial space crunch for projected population of 3.2 crore.

2.Key features: 40 lakh new affordable housing units, TOD policy with FAR 500 along metro corridors (18 lakh homes), land pooling for 12 lakh homes, and reduced land-use categories from 133 to 45.

3.Height restrictions removed across most of Delhi except Lutyens' Bungalow Zone, airport areas, and border villages; private sector incentivized for redevelopment and slum rehabilitation.

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The Centre has notified the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 after a five-year delay, unlocking high-rise development and private sector participation. Key features include 40 lakh new affordable housing units, transit-oriented development (TOD) along metro corridors, and relaxed height/density norms. This is a major urban planning reform with direct implications for Delhi's projected population of 3.2 crore by 2047.

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Plan NameMaster Plan for Delhi (MPD)-2047
Notified ByCentre (Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry)
Projected Population (2047)3.2 crore
New Affordable Housing Units40 lakh
TOD Policy Homes18 lakh
Land Pooling Homes12 lakh
Land-use Categories Reduced From/To133 to 45

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  • ›Plan Name: Master Plan for Delhi (MPD)-2047
  • ›Notified By: Centre (Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry)
  • ›Target this Data: 40 lakh affordable housing units under MPD-2047
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
  • ›Target this Legal Point: DDA Act amendments required for mandatory land pooling
  • ›Target this Data: Land-use categories reduced from 133 to 45

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry is primarily responsible for notifying the Master Plan for Delhi-2047?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Master Plan for Delhi-2047:

1. Height restrictions have been removed across all parts of Delhi.

2. The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy allows a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 500 along metro corridors.

3. Land-use categories have been reduced from 133 to 45.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, how many new affordable housing units are envisaged?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy under MPD-2047?

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