Lok Sabha Question No. 3129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Delhi Master Plan 2021
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Arvind Ganpat Sawant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3129

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025

## DELHI MASTER PLAN 2021

NO. 3129. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  and  key  parameters  of  the  Master  Plan  for  Delhi
- (MPD) 2021;
- (b) whether nearly 1,270 group housing societies in Delhi have not been able to benefit from it for the last nineteen years and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for the redevelopment of the aforesaid group housing societies;
- (d) the measures taken to remove rigid and impractical conditions imposed primarily by the DDA/MCD which are causing obstacles in redevelopment and modernisation;
- (e) whether the Government is reconsidering the redevelopment policy in view of the difficulties faced by such societies and if
- so, the details thereof;
- (f) whether  the  Government  is  considering  removing  the  fourhectare  plot-size  requirement  to  make  the  redevelopment approach more feasible and if so, the details thereof;
- (g) whether the Government has received any letters or representations  from  the  Hon'ble  Members  of  Parliament  or
- other forums on this matter; and
- (h) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a)  to  (e):  Details  of  Master  Plan  of  Delhi-2021  (MPD-2021)  are available on https://www.dda.gov.in/master-plan-2021. Specific  provisions  for  Redevelopment  are  contained  in  the
- Para 3.3 of MPD-2021 as under:

…."A redevelopment strategy for accommodating more population in a planned manner is to be taken up on priority in all  use  zones  for  efficient  and  optimum  utilization  of  the existing urban land, both in planned and unplanned areas. This would have to be based on provision of infrastructure viz, water supply, sewerage, road network, open spaces and the essential social infrastructure."

Further,  upgradation  of  the  area  by  implementing  specific schemes on the basis of existing physical and socio-economic conditions is detailed out in the Para 3.3.2Policy for Redevelopment Schemes.

The  implementation  of  the  aforesaid  policy  is  voluntary  and entirely depends upon the willingness of the RWA/ Societies.

(f) to (h):     For undertaking any redevelopment, requirement of about  four  hectare  area  is  for  planning  purpose  to  cater  for enhanced infrastructure and services, road widening, essential social infrastructure etc. for additional population in the area as a result of the increase in FAR and dwelling units. This area may  consist  of  one  or  more  plots  of  varied  sizes  (including streets  /  lanes  /  public  road  along  the  plot  boundary,  green spaces,  public and  semi  -  public plots catering to the colony/complex). The minimum size of the individual plot/scheme forming the part of the planning area (four hectare) shall be 3000 sqm. as per group housing norms.

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has informed that a letter dated  31.03.2025  was  received  from  of  Hon'ble  Member  of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Osmanabad, MaharashtraSh. Omprakash Rajenimbalkar.

DDA has further  informed  that  the  Public  Notice  for  inviting representatives/stakeholders (RWAs, CGHS, Developers, PSUs, Govt. Institutions etc.) to participate in structured consultation regarding 'Redevelopment of Group Housing Complexes/ Schemes in NCT of Delhi' was issued on 27.11.2025. Accordingly, a stakeholder consultation meeting was held on 11.12.2025.

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