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

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14 Aug 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:Population 2.4 cr to 3.2 crFuture urbanisable area 350 sq kmLand pooling 20,000 ha105 villages17,000 ha vacant46.3% landowner willingness
Bodies:DDAMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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What This Article Covers

1.DDA proposes higher FAR for in-situ slum rehabilitation under MPD-2047, along with 24-hour city concept and new Transferable Development Rights framework.

2.Land pooling policy retained covering ~200 sq km across 105 villages; 60:40 land distribution model proposed with minimum sector size of 20 hectares.

3.Mixed-use provisions allow commercial activity on ground floor of residential plots on roads with minimum right-of-way of 30 metres; 2,183 mixed-use streets identified.

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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.

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Delhi Population 20473.2 crore (from 2.4 cr now)
Future Urbanisable Area350 sq km
Land Pooling Area20,000 hectares (~200 sq km)
Land Pooling Villages105 villages
Vacant Land for Development~17,000 hectares
Landowner Willingness46.3% (~7,865 ha)
Minimum Sector Size20 hectares
Land Distribution Model60:40
Mixed-Use Streets2,183 streets
Commercial Streets355 streets
Yamuna Zone O9,934 hectares
JJ Cluster Population~12 lakh
High Density Corridor250 m on either side of UER-II
New Roads in Land Pooling~600 km

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  • ›Delhi Population 2047: 3.2 crore (from 2.4 cr now)
  • ›Future Urbanisable Area: 350 sq km
  • ›Target this Data: MPD-2047 population projection 3.2 crore by 2047; land pooling 20,000 ha; 46.3% landowner willingness.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) – responsible for Master Plan for Delhi; Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for approval.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Master Plan for Delhi is a statutory document under Delhi Development Act, 1957.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry/department is responsible for approving the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 proposed by the Delhi Development Authority?

Q2Statement-basedHard

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

1. The plan proposes a higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for in-situ slum rehabilitation of JJ clusters.

2. Land pooling under MPD-2047 follows a 70:30 land distribution model between DDA and landowners.

3. The plan estimates Delhi's population to reach 3.2 crore by 2047.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, what is the projected population of Delhi by 2047?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of allowing commercial activity on ground floor of residential plots along roads with a minimum right-of-way of 30 metres under MPD-2047?

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