Delhi Development Authority approved the draft Master Plan 2041 crafted for the development of the capital

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved the draft Master Plan 2041 which is crafted for the development of the national capital, on Tuesday. The DDA meeting was by chaired by Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena.

The LG said that the thrust of the MPD-2041 was inclusive development, environmental sustainability, green economy, infrastructure development that included sufficient housing for all sections of the society, innovative interventions like transit-oriented development (TOD) hubs, land pooling, green area development and rejuvenation and regeneration of the City.

The Master Plan 2041, prepared by the DDA, is a statutory document that facilitates Delhi’s development by assessing the present condition and guiding how to achieve the desired development. Plan proposes to encourage the development of a Night Time Economy for a safe and vibrant city.

The draft Master Plan has been divided into two volumes and ten chapters, which encapsulate the vision to “Foster a Sustainable, Liveable and Vibrant Delhi”.

The following three goals will be pursued over this plan period for the overall happiness and well-being of its inhabitants:

• Become an environmentally sustainable city that provides a healthy environment for its citizens and is resilient to the impacts of climate change and disasters.

• Develop as a future-ready city that offers good quality, affordable and safe living environments with efficient services and green mobility systems.

• Emerge as a dynamic place for economic, creative and cultural development.

THE TWO VOLUMES

Volume one covers strategies for the environment, economy (including trade & commerce, wholesale trade, industry and Government offices), heritage, culture and public spaces, shelter and social Infrastructure, transport and mobility, and physical infrastructure.

Volume two harps on the framework for spatial development, plan monitoring and development code and development control norms, which contains spatial strategies, planning and development control norms for guiding future development in Delhi.