DDA plans modifications in Delhi masterplan

In order to revisit specific provisions of the Master Plan Delhi (MPD)-2021 and facilitate modifications,which could not be foreseen during the formulation of the plan,the Delhi Development Authority (DDA),has invited public suggestions for mid-term review of MPD-2021. According to the land agency,this review is being undertaken to provide realistic corrections and modifications in the Master Plan policies,norms and the implementation procedure to suit the changing needs of the society.

“The notice inviting public suggestions was published on October 4. The Master Plan has been planned with a vision and policy guidelines for the perspective period of twenty years. It emphasises on public participation and periodic or mid-term review. The review would facilitate modifications and revisiting of specific provisions of the plan that could not be foreseen or anticipated during the plan formulation,” said DDA spokesperson,Neemo Dhar. A period of 45 days has been provided to people to come forward with suggestions or views on specific aspects of the plan. According to the DDA,however,not too many people have come forward till date.

“The L-G also took a review meeting of the Master Plan. Several experts also attended these meetings to give their views on the kind of amendments that need to be made in the plan. Committees will be formed to look into the feasibility of these suggestions before they are included or rejected,” said a DDA official.

The Master Plan Delhi-2021 came into force in February 2007,and many of the plans under the MPD like construction of the urban extension roads,formulation of land policy are still being worked out etc. “It was made for a period of 20 years and very broad guidelines were set under it. Changes will be made to it if felt necessary,” added the official.