PM Modi Inaugurates Full 82 km Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor at 180 km/h Design Speed

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 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.

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.

NHAI Issues New Guidelines for High-Speed Corridors: Lane Norms, Barrier-less Tolling, and Vision 2047 Target

NHAI has issued comprehensive guidelines for the design and construction of high-speed corridors (expressways), including lane norms based on traffic volume (PCU), access control, signage, barrier-less tolling, and boundary walls. This move aims to standardize DPR preparation and aligns with India's Vision 2047 target of 50,000 km of high-speed corridors by 2036-37. Students must note the PCU thresholds, signage distances, and the RCC boundary wall height for prelims.

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.

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.