Delhi Master Plan 2047 Prioritises Affordable Rental Housing
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Delhi Master Plan 2047 Prioritises Affordable Rental Housing

The Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047) places rental accommodation at the centre of the capital's housing strategy as it anticipates sustained population growth and migration. The plan projects a population of 32 mn by 2047 and estimates a need for about 7.11 mn dwelling units, implying nearly 4 mn additional homes compared with current stock. It proposes a framework for Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs), smaller homes, studio apartments, hostels and dormitories to broaden options beyond ownership.

Migration is cited as a major driver, with migrants estimated to account for around 41 per cent of population increase during the plan period. The rental measures are aimed at migrant and seasonal workers, students, single working professionals and lower-income households who need affordable accommodation near workplaces and transport. Proposed tenures are intended to be flexible, ranging from three months to three years, to suit shorter or changing periods of residence.

The plan envisages that ARHCs could be developed on both public and private land and that industrial areas and parks could host smaller units and dormitory-style facilities for workers. It also proposes bringing vacant public housing and unsold residential units into the rental market to make better use of existing stock. New housing is expected through land-pooling and Transit-Oriented Development areas alongside redevelopment of unauthorised colonies and existing neighbourhoods.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved the MPD-2047 earlier this month and the plan will proceed to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for final approval and notification. Officials note that increasing housing supply must be matched by investment in public transport, water supply, sanitation, roads and employment opportunities. By elevating rental housing in long-term planning, the MPD-2047 aims to make the city’s housing system more flexible and responsive to changing needs.

The Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047) places rental accommodation at the centre of the capital's housing strategy as it anticipates sustained population growth and migration. The plan projects a population of 32 mn by 2047 and estimates a need for about 7.11 mn dwelling units, implying nearly 4 mn additional homes compared with current stock. It proposes a framework for Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs), smaller homes, studio apartments, hostels and dormitories to broaden options beyond ownership. Migration is cited as a major driver, with migrants estimated to account for around 41 per cent of population increase during the plan period. The rental measures are aimed at migrant and seasonal workers, students, single working professionals and lower-income households who need affordable accommodation near workplaces and transport. Proposed tenures are intended to be flexible, ranging from three months to three years, to suit shorter or changing periods of residence. The plan envisages that ARHCs could be developed on both public and private land and that industrial areas and parks could host smaller units and dormitory-style facilities for workers. It also proposes bringing vacant public housing and unsold residential units into the rental market to make better use of existing stock. New housing is expected through land-pooling and Transit-Oriented Development areas alongside redevelopment of unauthorised colonies and existing neighbourhoods. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) approved the MPD-2047 earlier this month and the plan will proceed to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for final approval and notification. Officials note that increasing housing supply must be matched by investment in public transport, water supply, sanitation, roads and employment opportunities. By elevating rental housing in long-term planning, the MPD-2047 aims to make the city’s housing system more flexible and responsive to changing needs.

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