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

DDA Approves Master Plan for Delhi-2047, Aligns with Viksit Bharat Vision

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, extending the horizon from 2041 to 2047 to align with the national 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. This plan, sent to MoHUA for final approval, will shape Delhi's housing, mobility, and environmental management for the next two decades and introduces key reforms like eased building bye-laws and a land pooling policy.

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 Master Plan 2047 Notified: 40 Lakh Affordable Flats Planned by DDA to Address Housing Shortage

The Centre has notified the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, aiming to build 40 lakh new flats, mostly affordable, to tackle the capital's worsening housing shortage. The plan, approved by DDA, is critical for aspirants as it links urban planning, population pressure, and policy response for Prelims and Mains.

DDA Mandates Land Pooling via TPS Under Delhi Master Plan-2047; 105 Villages, 12 Lakh Homes Targeted

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is introducing mandatory Town Planning Schemes (TPS) under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 to enforce land pooling in areas where voluntary consortium formation has failed. This move targets 105 villages across six zones, potentially unlocking land for 12 lakh homes, and shifts DDA's role from developer to facilitator.

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

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.

DDA Approves Master Plan Delhi 2047: Land Pooling, GDA Policy, 3,500 Hectares Unauthorised

DDA has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, ending a five-year delay and setting Delhi's 20-year framework for housing, transport and green spaces. The plan focuses on land pooling, GDA policy, TOD and regularisation of unauthorised colonies amid a severe affordable housing crunch. For exams, remember the approval body, the 1957 Act, and the housing data: affordable supply fell from 62% to 11%, luxury share hit 70%.

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.

Karnataka Parks & BMLTA Amendments Shield Tunnel Road Project; 5% Park Land Use Allowed

The Karnataka government has passed two controversial bills amending the Parks (Preservation) Act and the BMLTA Act, which critics allege are designed to shield the Chief Minister's pet Tunnel Road project from three pending PILs in court. The amendments allow the state to use 5% of protected park land for public infrastructure and grant retrospective approval to projects initiated between 2022-2026, potentially bypassing legal scrutiny.