# Delhi Master Plan 2047: 32 million people, 4 million homes 2026-08-14T01:42:30+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Delhi's population will likely reach 32 million by 2047, requiring nearly four million (40 lakh) additional houses, the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD)-2047 projects. The Delhi Development Authority approved the plan on Wednesday; it now goes to the Union housing ministry for final clearance. Hindustan Times reports that migration will contribute 41% of the population increase. The housing estimate is based on an average household size of 4.5 persons, covering backlog and new demand. The plan also sets infrastructure targets: drinking water supply must rise from 1,000 MGD to 1,600 MGD, sewage treatment capacity from 814 MGD to 1,285 MGD, and solid waste management capacity to 25,764 tonnes per day by 2047. Electricity generation capacity needs to triple. Land pooling zones and Transit-Oriented Development areas are expected to supply most new housing, while unauthorised colonies face higher taxes as a disincentive. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - livemint.com Tags: DDA, Delhi Master Plan 2047, housing demand, population growth, waste management, water supply Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhis-2047-master-plan-32-million-people-4-million-new-homes-needed/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhis-2047-master-plan-32-million-people-4-million-new-homes-needed/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.