Master Plan 2047 Delhi: Amazing 695km Metro, 40 Lakh Homes Unveiled
The Master Plan 2047 Delhi vision was formally unveiled on August 20, 2026, expanding significantly on the draft version approved just over a week earlier, with much bigger housing, metro, and infrastructure numbers now on the table. Here’s everything included in the full plan, from housing and transit to air taxis and river protection.
What Is the Master Plan 2047 Delhi Update?
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled the Master Plan 2047 Delhi on August 20, 2026, describing it as a framework meant to “accelerate urban development while protecting Delhi’s environmentally sensitive areas.” The plan is designed to transform the national capital into a globally competitive, environmentally resilient, and inclusive city for a projected population of 3.2 crore people by 2047.
Housing: 30-40 Lakh New Homes for 3.2 Crore People
At the center of the Master Plan 2047 Delhi announcement is a sharply expanded housing target of 30-40 lakh new homes, with a strong focus on affordable housing. The plan also introduces a Transit Oriented Development policy to encourage affordable housing construction around public transport corridors, alongside plans to redevelop dilapidated residential buildings that are over 50 years old.
Metro and RRTS Expansion
Delhi’s metro network, currently around 416 kilometres, is set to expand to 695 kilometres under the plan. Six new Regional Rapid Transit System corridors are also in the works, a major jump from the single RRTS line currently operational connecting Delhi to neighbouring cities. Three major transit hubs, at Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, and Kashmere Gate, are planned to improve connections between different modes of transport.
New Transit Hubs and Building Height Reforms
Beyond the transit hubs, the Master Plan 2047 Delhi framework removes building height restrictions across most parts of the city, with exceptions in certain sensitive areas. It also introduces a single-window clearance system meant to cut down the time and number of departments involved in approving construction projects, alongside formal recognition of data centres, co-working spaces, and cloud kitchens as a “new economies” category.
Environmental Protection: Yamuna Floodplain and Ridge
Despite the scale of new construction being planned, the government says roughly 180 square kilometres of the Yamuna floodplains and the Ridge will be protected under the new framework, positioning environmental safeguards as a parallel priority alongside the growth targets.
Air Taxis, Air Pods, and an Inland Waterway System
Among the more futuristic elements of the Master Plan 2047 Delhi proposal are air taxis and air pods intended to ease road traffic congestion, along with a proposed inland waterway transport system running along the Yamuna River. Both ideas remain conceptual for now, without confirmed timelines for implementation.
From Draft Approval to Full Unveiling: How This Plan Evolved
This isn’t the first time this plan has made headlines. Our earlier coverage of the Delhi Master Plan 2047 draft, approved by the DDA on August 12, had pointed to roughly 20 lakh new homes, a figure the fully unveiled version has now nearly doubled to 30-40 lakh. That kind of jump between the draft stage and the formal announcement is worth keeping in mind before treating any of these numbers as final, since further revisions remain possible before the plan is implemented.
A Bigger Pattern of Transit-Linked Infrastructure Investment
Large-scale transit and station redevelopment isn’t unique to Delhi’s plan, our coverage of the Indian Railways PPP station redevelopment programme looks at a similar transit-modernisation push playing out at the national level. Official documentation on the plan is available through the Delhi Development Authority.
What Happens Next
With the plan now formally unveiled, the coming months are likely to bring more detail on implementation timelines, funding mechanisms, and land pooling arrangements needed to actually deliver 30-40 lakh homes and a nearly 300-kilometre metro expansion, none of which happens quickly even under an ambitious 2047 target date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many new homes does the Master Plan 2047 Delhi propose?
The plan targets 30-40 lakh new homes for a projected population of 3.2 crore people by 2047.
How much will Delhi’s metro network expand under this plan?
The metro network is set to expand from around 416 kilometres to 695 kilometres, along with six new RRTS corridors.
When was the Master Plan 2047 Delhi unveiled?
It was formally unveiled on August 20, 2026, by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, after the DDA approved the draft version on August 12.
Does the Master Plan 2047 Delhi include environmental protections?
Yes. It aims to protect roughly 180 square kilometres of the Yamuna floodplains and the Ridge alongside its development targets.
Does the plan include air taxis?
Yes, air taxis and air pods have been proposed to ease traffic congestion, though these remain conceptual without a confirmed implementation timeline.