" The information contained in this section is indicative only. The data used is from secondary sources only. Based on these the proposals policies for the MPD-2021 are being formulated. "
Making of the Plan
DDA is currently engaged in extensive modification of the Master Plan of Delhi - 2001 and is preparing MPD with a perspective up to 2021 to cater to the increasing population and the changing requirements of the city.
As a prelude to preparation of MPD - 2021, twelve subgroups have been constituted comprising:
- Experts and Professionals,
- Eminent Persons,
- Public Representatives,
- Concerned Organization,
- Sectoral Studies
- Series of Seminars inviting politicians, administrators,local bodies & RWA's etc.
About 200 Experts are Delibrating on different aspects.
The Sub-Groups on :
- Demographic Profile
- Regional and Sub-Regional
- Shelter
- Trade and Commerce
- Industry
- Physical infrastructure
- Traffic and Transportation
- Social Infrastructure
- Mixed Land Use
- Conservation and Urban Renewal
- Environment and Pollution
- Development Controls
Stages:
- Public participation through series of seminars and interaction with Residents Welfare Associations etc.
- Recommendations of the sub-groups
- Central / state government and authority advice-
(Guidelines received from GOI - additional input being publicised for consultation with stakeholders) - Draft plan
- Approval of GOI for issue of public notice to invite objections & suggestions.
- Consideration of objections and suggestions
- Final plan
- The MPD-1962 was prepared with a perspective of 20 years i.e. upto 1981. Based on the experience of the plan and to cater to the increasing population & changing requirements of the city upto year 2001, extensive modifications to MPD-1962 were made under Section 11-A of the DD Act and the Master Plan for Delhi - 2001 was prepared by inhouse professionals of DDA.
- The modified plan, MPD-2001 was approved by the GOI and promulgated on 1-8-90.
- It was the first step towards modern planning in India.
- It was prepared with the assistance of Ford Foundation team.
- It was promulgated on 1-9-1962.
- It was formulated as per the provisionof Delhi Development Act, 1957.
- It aimed at the integrated development of Delhi.
