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DDA Unveils 8-Point Roadmap: 207 sq km Transit-Oriented Dev, 200+ sq km Land Pooling, 100 sq km Riverfront

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04 Jul 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:1,400 sq km207 sq km200+ sq km100 sq km24 sq km31 sq km
Bodies:DDAL-G Office Delhi
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What This Article Covers

1.DDA's eight-point road map covers 1,400 sq km with transit-oriented development on 207 sq km and land pooling on 200+ sq km.

2.Riverfront development of 100 sq km in Zone-O (Yamuna floodplain) is underway from Wazirabad to Okhla.

3.L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu directs zero-tolerance policy on encroachments and drone survey of NCT Delhi.

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DDA has formulated an 8-point development roadmap covering 1,400 sq km for Delhi's long-term urban growth, including transit-oriented development, land pooling, riverfront development, and redevelopment of Old City. The plan addresses critical challenges like affordable housing, slums, unauthorised colonies, and urban heat islands.

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Total Area Covered1,400 sq km
Transit-Oriented Dev207 sq km
Land Pooling Area200+ sq km
Riverfront Dev (Zone-O)100 sq km
Old City Redevelopment24 sq km

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  • ›Total Area Covered: 1,400 sq km
  • ›Transit-Oriented Dev: 207 sq km
  • ›Target this Data: 1,400 sq km total area, 207 sq km TOD, 200+ sq km land pooling, 100 sq km riverfront (Zone-O), 24 sq km Old City, 31 sq km Bungalow Zone, 20 sq km high-density corridor
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: DDA (Delhi Development Authority) under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Zero-tolerance policy on encroachments and drone survey of NCT Delhi

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which body is primarily responsible for the planning and development of Delhi's urban areas as mentioned in the news?

Q2Statement-basedMedium

Consider the following statements regarding the DDA's urban overhaul plan:

1. The development road map covers more than 1,400 sq km of Delhi.

2. The riverfront development project in Zone-O spans 200 sq km along the Yamuna.

3. The L-G chairs the DDA's advisory council and directed a zero-tolerance policy against encroachments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricEasy

According to the news, what is the area earmarked for transit-oriented development in the DDA's road map?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the DDA's new urban development plan as highlighted by the L-G?

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