The DDA published the draft proposal for Master Plan Delhi 2041 on Wednesday and invited public opinion on the same. India Today spoke to experts from different fields to understand their views on the vision document.
India: All you need to know about Master Plan Delhi 2041
Staff Report/New Delhi
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Several key features promise to focus on sustainable development in India’s national capital region.
The draft of Master Plan Delhi- 2041, which is out in the public domain has several key features that promise to focus on sustainable development in India’s national capital region. First prepared in 1962 and subsequently put together once every 20 years, the document is considered to be a roadmap for the future development of Delhi.
An eco-friendly environment, cleaning of the river Yamuna, accelerated economic activities such as information technology, the service sector and hospitality, enhanced mobility promoting cleaner fuels, affordable housing for the poor and a boost to the city’s heritage fabric are the highlights of the draft master plan.