Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Delhi Master Plan Proposes Green Buffers to Reduce Noise Pollution
Delhi has a long-term plan called MPD 2047.
One goal is to make the city quieter.
The plan suggests planting trees and building mounds or embankments beside major roads.
These green buffers could help block or reduce traffic noise.
The plan also suggests using different road designs and surface materials.
Delhi will prepare an action plan to address noise pollution.
The plan also identifies environmentally stressed areas.
Overall, it aims to improve Delhi’s environment and quality of life.
Delhi’s Master Plan 2047 proposes green buffers along major roads to reduce noise pollution.
The buffers could use trees, mounds and embankments.
The plan also proposes changes to road and pavement designs and surface materials.
An Action Plan for Noise Pollution is to be prepared and implemented by the Delhi government.
MPD 2047 aims to make Delhi greener, climate-resilient, sustainable and more liveable.
- Who
- The Delhi government and planners responsible for the Master Plan for Delhi 2047.
- What
- A proposal to reduce noise pollution through green buffers, road-design changes and an action plan.
- When
- The plan was reported on August 20 and was described as unveiled on Thursday; the year is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Delhi, India, particularly along major roads and in environmentally stressed zones.
- Why
- To improve environmental quality, reduce noise pollution and make Delhi more liveable and climate-resilient.
- Plan
- Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD 2047)
- Noise measure
- Green buffers using trees, mounds and embankments
- Additional measures
- Changes to road and pavement designs and surface materials
- Implementation
- An Action Plan for Noise Pollution will be prepared and implemented by the Delhi government
- Environmental focus
- Strengthening Delhi’s green network and identifying environmentally stressed zones
- Long-term vision
- A green, climate-resilient, globally competitive, inclusive and sustainable capital city