The Delhi Master Plan 2041 is in its final stages and will soon be implemented, marking a significant step towards transforming the national capital's rural areas. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma announced that the plan includes the urbanization of approximately 48 villages in Delhi, a move that promises to bring substantial infrastructural growth and improved amenities to these areas.
The core objective of the Master Plan 2041 is to bridge the developmental gap between urban and rural areas in Delhi. Verma emphasized the government's commitment to providing rural populations with facilities on par with urban areas, ensuring transparent and accountable implementation of policies. The plan focuses on delivering essential urban amenities to the identified 48 villages, including paved roads, proper drainage systems, reliable water supply, street lighting, schools, and healthcare facilities. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life for residents in these villages, offering them access to services and infrastructure that are typically available in urban centers.
In addition to infrastructural development, the Master Plan 2041 addresses property-related issues in rural areas. Verma announced that the first registry of properties under the Lal Dora category will be free of cost. Lal Dora refers to the habitation zone within villages, and this initiative is expected to resolve long-pending property disputes and enable people to obtain legal ownership documents without financial burden. By streamlining the property registration process and making it free for the first instance, the government intends to strengthen land rights and bring transparency to rural property records.
Verma's announcement came during a visit to Daulatpur village, where farmers were protesting to demand the resolution of their issues, including the de-sealing of properties and the early introduction of the land pooling policy. The minister engaged directly with the farmers, listened to their concerns, and assured them of the government's dedication to addressing their issues. His intervention led to a peaceful resolution of the strike, demonstrating the government's responsiveness to the needs of the rural population. Verma directed all relevant departments and officials to ensure that every step of the plan's implementation is carried out in a time-bound and people-centric manner.
The Master Plan 2041 is designed as a strategic and enabling framework to guide the future growth of Delhi, building upon the lessons learned from previous plans. It includes strategies and provisions for spatial development, covering green field and brown field development, land pooling areas, green development areas, and transit-oriented development. The plan also incorporates a monitoring and evaluation framework with key performance indicators to track progress and facilitate periodic review and course correction. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is the anchor agency for the master plan, with implementation being a collective responsibility of various agencies, including the central government, Delhi government departments, service providers, and local bodies.
