Which of the following best describes the 'Land Pooling' model adopted by the Delhi Development Authority?

Private landowners pool their land, and the DDA acts as a facilitator for infrastructure development.

The DDA acquires private land at market rates and develops it independently.

Landowners are required to surrender 100% of their land to the DDA in exchange for cash compensation.

The government mandates the sale of all agricultural land in Delhi to private developers.

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22 August 2026

DDA land pooling and town planning schemes

The DDA's Town Planning Scheme represents a significant shift in urban governance and land management policy, directly addressing challenges in land acquisition and infrastructure development.

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DDA introduced Town Planning Schemes (TPS) under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 to mandate land pooling.
TPS aims to address challenges in areas where landowners fail to form voluntary consortia, particularly in pockets smaller than 20 hectares.
The policy mandates land reconstitution for public infrastructure like roads (30m+ width), parks, and social services.
Landowners retain Floor Area Ratio (FAR) benefits on remaining land after portions are surrendered for public use.
The policy covers 105 villages across six zones, with an estimated potential for 12 lakh houses.
DDA shifted from a land acquisition model (pre-2013) to a facilitator-based land pooling model.
The existing 60:40 consortium model remains operational alongside the new TPS model.
DDA is processing amendments to the Delhi Development (DD) Act to provide legal backing for mandatory pooling via TPS.
The TPS model draws inspiration from urban planning practices in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.

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This is day 8 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

Discuss the significance of the Town Planning Scheme (TPS) model in addressing the challenges of land assembly for urban infrastructure development in Delhi. 150 words

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The shift from land acquisition to land pooling represents a paradigm shift in urban governance. Analyze the role of the Delhi Development Authority as a facilitator in this process and the potential impact of mandatory pooling on planned urban expansion. 250 words

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Which of the following best describes the 'Land Pooling' model adopted by the Delhi Development Authority?

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