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9 July 2026

Delhi Development Authority transit-oriented development portal

The topic provides a practical example of e-governance and urban infrastructure policy implementation, which can be used as context for answers regarding urban planning and administrative transparency.

1 min read Day 2 of 10 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a dedicated portal for developers to seek approval for projects under the revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy.
  • The portal serves as a mandatory first step for developers to obtain approval for TOD plots before submitting building plans for clearance.
  • The revised TOD policy, notified on April 6, covers 207 sq. km of metro corridors.
  • The policy applies to areas within a 500-metre radius of regional rapid transit systems and railway stations.
  • The primary objectives of the portal are to ensure online, transparent, and time-bound approvals for urban development projects.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 10 in Delhi Development Authority urban planning and policy implementation, which has been running since 5 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)? Discuss how the integration of digital portals in urban planning can enhance transparency and efficiency in the approval process for large-scale infrastructure projects. 150 words
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  2. Urbanization in India necessitates a shift toward sustainable transport-linked development. In the context of the revised TOD policy, analyze the role of transit-oriented development in managing urban sprawl and improving public mobility in metropolitan regions. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy in Delhi is applicable within what radius of regional rapid transit systems and railway stations?

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