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15 August 2026

DDA Master Plan for Delhi-2047

The DDA Master Plan 2047 is a major national policy document addressing critical urban planning, housing, and inclusive growth challenges in India's capital, making it highly relevant for UPSC Mains.

1 min read Day 6 of 10 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • DDA Master Plan for Delhi-2047 aims to address urban growth for a projected population of 3.2 crore by 2047, up from 2.4 crore.
  • The plan identifies 350 sq km as 'future urbanisable area' and acknowledges that Delhi is landlocked, precluding horizontal expansion.
  • Proposed increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for in situ slum rehabilitation: EWS housing component from 400 to 500; remunerative component from 300 to 500.
  • Removal of maximum density restrictions for in situ slum rehabilitation projects.
  • Introduction of a '24-hour city' concept and a new transferable development rights framework.
  • Policy changes include allowing commercial activity on residential plots along roads at least 30 metres wide.
  • Identification of 2,183 mixed-use streets (commercial activity on ground floor) and 355 commercial streets (commercial activity on all floors).
  • DDA proposes a more proactive role in implementing land pooling mechanisms.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 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. Discuss the challenges of urban planning in landlocked metropolitan regions like Delhi. How does the DDA Master Plan 2047 propose to address these through densification and mixed-use development? 150 words
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  2. In situ slum rehabilitation is a critical component of inclusive urban governance. Analyze how the proposed changes in FAR and density regulations in the DDA Master Plan 2047 aim to balance social equity with urban economic viability. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary definition of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the context of urban planning?

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