Delhi's government unveiled the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2047 on August 20, aiming to build 4 million new houses to accommodate an additional 8 million residents by 2047. The plan focuses on spreading the population more evenly across the city to reduce urban congestion and improve infrastructure, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said, according to livemint.com.
The MPD 2047 is designed as a long-term framework to guide the city's growth and development. It emphasizes redevelopment and better utilization of existing areas to meet housing demands. The plan was announced during a press conference attended by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The government aims to alleviate pressures on housing and infrastructure by implementing this comprehensive strategy.
This Master Plan comes as Delhi faces rapid urbanization and population growth, with the city expected to add 8 million residents by 2047. The plan's focus on 4 million new homes and infrastructure improvements aligns with efforts seen in other major Indian cities to manage urban sprawl and housing shortages. The MPD 2047 also seeks to promote sustainable urban development and balanced population distribution across Delhi.
The government has set the target of constructing 4 million new houses by 2047 as part of the MPD 2047 framework, marking a significant step in addressing Delhi's housing and infrastructure challenges over the next two decades.