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DDA Clears Delhi-2047 Master Plan, Allows Yamuna Floodplain Development
DDA Clears Delhi-2047 Master Plan, Allows Yamuna Floodplain Development
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Wednesday cleared the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, a long-range blueprint that loosens restrictions on the Yamuna floodplain and permits commercial construction in 70 peripheral villages. The…
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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Wednesday cleared the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, a long-range blueprint that loosens restrictions on the Yamuna floodplain and permits commercial construction in 70 peripheral villages. The plan now goes to the Union housing ministry for final approval.
According to Swarajya, the floodplain is split into two zones: O-1, where construction remains banned, and O-2, which may host regulated recreational uses like parks. The 70 villages, including Tikri Kalan and Mehrauli, fall under a Green Development Area framework allowing higher floor area ratio. DDA also approved redevelopment of old two-storey houses and land use changes for a metro depot.
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This plan is being hailed as visionary by builders and attacked as an environmental giveaway by activists. The truth likely lies in the details: O-2 still bans buildings, and the Green Development Area requires minimum 12-metre roads, a provision that could prevent the chaotic sprawl seen in Gurugram. The real test will be whether the DDA actually enforces the O-1 ban when pressure mounts for riverside real estate. Will the floodplain stay protected or become another loophole?
Source: swarajyamag.com
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