The comprehensive blueprint detailing Delhi's urban development over the coming two decades has taken a major step forward. During a high-level board meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) formally granted approval to Master Plan 2047. This strategic framework establishes key development directives covering housing expansion, transit enhancement, heritage preservation, and environmental zoning to accommodate the capital city's long-term growth requirements across seven primary decision areas.
Township Planning Across 105 Villages and Green Belts
Under the approved framework, land across 105 villages will be pooled to construct planned modern townships. Furthermore, approximately 69 villages situated within the Green Development Area will be converted into low-density residential and commercial hubs. This balanced land-use approach aims to curb unplanned urban sprawl while expanding structured living spaces with dedicated civic amenities.
Reconstruction Policy for Aging DDA Residential Complexes
Addressing structural safety concerns in older government housing colonies, the board ratified a uniform redevelopment policy for DDA two-story flats that are over 50 years old. The policy enables the systematic demolition and reconstruction of deteriorated structures, paving the way for contemporary, earthquake-resistant multi-story residential towers equipped with modern safety features.
High-Rise Housing Zones Along Urban Extension Road-2
To maximize land utilization along vital transit networks, high-rise residential buildings have been sanctioned within a 250-meter belt on either side of Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2), widely referred to as Delhi's third ring road. Constructing vertical residential towers along this corridor is expected to address housing shortages while providing occupants direct connectivity to major highways.
Two-Tier Zoning for Yamuna Floodplain Protection
Environmental management of the Yamuna River corridor remains a central feature of Master Plan 2047. The plan divides the river's designated O-Zone into two operational sectors. Permanent concrete construction will be strictly prohibited within the ecologically sensitive core floodplain, while the secondary buffer zone may host regulated eco-friendly public recreational activities under stringent environmental guidelines.
Expansion of Biodiversity Parks and Water Body Buffer Corridors
To increase green cover and improve urban ecology, the master plan emphasizes the preservation and restoration of natural water bodies, urban lakes, and local parks. Strategic zones will be designated as biodiversity parks and integrated green-blue corridors. Dedicated walking pathways and non-motorized cycling tracks will also be developed along stream buffer zones.
Land Allocation for Rithala-Kundli Metro Expansion to Narela
Metropolitan transit expansion received a significant push as the board approved a land-use change covering 19.63 hectares in Narela sub-city. Earmarked specifically for the train depot of the upcoming Rithala-Kundli metro corridor, this land allocation clears a major administrative hurdle for accelerating rail infrastructure construction toward northern outer districts.
Regulatory Easing for Mixed Land Use and Parking Infrastructure
The revised planning document introduces simplified regulatory norms governing mixed land use, vehicle parking requirements, and structural modifications. Streamlining these approval processes aims to reduce delays in private and public construction projects while making compliance easier for property owners and urban developers.
Submission to Union Ministry for Final Notification
With the approval of the DDA board secured, the draft of Master Plan 2047 will now be submitted to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for final review and approval. Once approved by the central ministry and officially notified, execution will commence in phases across housing, transportation, civic infrastructure, and green spaces in Delhi.
