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Delhi Master Plan 2047 Targets 40 Lakh New Homes

Delhi has made a new plan for how the city should grow by 2047.

The government says about 40 lakh new homes will be built.

Many of these homes are expected to be affordable.

The plan also calls for more metro lines, buses and six new rapid-transit corridors.

Delhi’s population is expected to reach about 3.2 crore, increasing the need for homes and transport.

The plan will allow more development while protecting parts of the Yamuna floodplains and the Ridge.

Some building-height limits will be removed, except in certain areas.

Officials say the plan is intended to make Delhi more inclusive, economically active and easier to live in.

Key facts

Planned homes: About 40 lakh new flats; one report describes the target as 30-40 lakh.
Affordable housing: Most of the planned flats are expected to be affordable housing.
Projected population: Delhi is expected to grow to about 3.20 crore people.
Protected land: About 180 sq km of the Yamuna floodplains and the Ridge area will be preserved.
Metro expansion: The metro network is planned to reach 695 km by 2047.
Other transport: The plan includes buses and six new Regional Rapid Transit System corridors.
Planning approach: The plan shifts from a regulatory approach toward development supporting investment, innovation and job creation.

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