Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on October 1 that an update to the Master Plan for Delhi 2041 (MPD 2041) is forthcoming and currently under consideration. He acknowledged the challenges in finalising the draft, which has been pending approval from the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry for one and a half years. The draft, approved by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena last February, emphasises inclusive development and sustainability, with innovative interventions like transit-oriented hubs and river rejuvenation. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) describes the draft as a strategic framework for guiding the city's future growth while learning from past projects.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on October 1 that the Master Plan for Delhi 2041 (MPD 2041) will soon receive an update, which is currently under consideration. Speaking at a press conference marking 100 days of Modi's government, Khattar acknowledged the challenges faced in preparing the final draft of the MPD and indicated that public suggestions are being taken into account. While the draft plan has been approved, final approval from the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has been pending for one and a half years.
Last February, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approved the MPD draft, emphasising its focus on inclusive development, sustainability, and innovative interventions such as transit-oriented development hubs, land pooling, heritage conservation, and rejuvenation of the Yamuna River. The MPD plan, prepared by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), serves as a statutory document that evaluates the current state of the city and outlines strategies to achieve future development goals.
The DDA describes the draft MPD-2041 as a "strategic" and "enabling" framework to guide the city's future growth. This plan incorporates lessons learned from previous implementations and draws insights from successful projects and schemes across the country. The first Master Plan was established in 1962 under the Delhi Development Act of 1957, with subsequent plans created for a 20-year perspective. These plans provide a comprehensive framework for the planned development of the city, ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth for Delhi's residents.
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