Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Delhi Master Plan 2047 Targets Homes, Metro and Redevelopment
Delhi has introduced a long-term plan for how the city should grow by 2047.
The plan says 30 lakh to 40 lakh new homes could be built.
The Metro network is expected to grow to 695 kilometres.
More buses and six new Regional Rapid Transit System corridors are also planned.
New transport hubs would be built at three major locations.
Some buildings may be allowed to become taller, although several special areas will still have restrictions.
The plan also supports affordable housing and redevelopment of unauthorised colonies.
Officials say these changes are meant to help Delhi manage a larger population and improve living conditions.
The Master Plan for Delhi 2047 proposes 30 lakh to 40 lakh new housing units.
The Metro network is planned to expand to 695 km by 2047.
Multimodal transit hubs are proposed at Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan and Kashmere Gate.
The plan allows taller buildings and higher floor area ratio norms in specified areas.
Officials say the plan aims to address population growth, transport needs, affordable housing and pollution.
- Who
- Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal unveiled the plan alongside Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood.
- What
- The Master Plan for Delhi 2047 proposes up to 40 lakh homes, a 695-kilometre Metro network, expanded public transport and redevelopment measures.
- When
- The plan was unveiled on Thursday and sets targets for 2047.
- Where
- Delhi, including proposed hubs at Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan and Kashmere Gate.
- Why
- To support projected population growth, improve living conditions and address housing, transport and pollution challenges.
- Plan
- Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD 2047)
- Housing target
- 30 lakh to 40 lakh units
- Metro target
- 695 km by 2047
- Projected population
- 3.2 crore
- Transit hubs
- Anand Vihar, Sarai Kale Khan and Kashmere Gate
- Additional transport
- Buses and six new Regional Rapid Transit System corridors
- Floodplains and Ridge
- About 180 square kilometres to be preserved
