Delhi’s 2047 plan puts redevelopment and new extensions on the same map

Delhi’s next master plan proposes to make room for nearly 32 million people by 2047 in two ways: rebuilding parts of the city that already have services, and opening planned urban extensions with infrastructure in place from the start.

The Delhi Development Authority-approved plan ties new construction to roads, public transport, sewerage, electricity and digital connectivity. That is a direct response to the weak uptake of DDA housing in Narela and Bawana, where residents and buyers had cited a lack of essential infrastructure.

In ageing planned areas—such as DDA colonies, cooperative housing societies and government housing—the plan allows redevelopment to add homes while upgrading utilities, roads, public spaces and community facilities. Its illustrative model raises floor area ratio to 300, retains 30% green or open space, and permits buildings up to G+9.

Unauthorised colonies could take up regeneration schemes over at least 2,000 square metres, with a base FAR of 350. Urban villages are proposed to get area-improvement plans, road widening, better infrastructure, waterbody rejuvenation and local green spaces. For JJ clusters, the plan lists in-situ rehabilitation, relocation and in-situ upgrading as its three options.

The Union government is expected to notify the plan this week, following the DDA’s approval. Earlier coverage mapped its nearly four million additional homes.