DDA focuses on new areas to make Delhi \'world-class\'

14th January, 2015

$DDA focuses on new areas to make Delhi \'world-class\'$

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According to the Master Plan, nearly 24 lakh residential units will be required for an estimated 23 million people by 2021. On an average, the space required per person would be 40 sq m, covering about 920 sq km of urban area for the projected population.

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In a recent event on DDA’s Land Pooling Policy, Alka Arya, deputy director planning, Land Pooling Cell, DDA said, “Currently, privately owned land is more in Delhi which is not enough to meet the demand. Hence, it has become important that new areas be opened up. This policy will solve the acute shortage of land in Delhi and make the capital a world class and sustainable city.”

Over 20,000 hectare is expected to be urbanised under the Land Pooling Policy (LPP) for which the authority plans to work hand in hand with private developers and experts. Half of this land (around 10,000 hectare) will be kept by the authority to develop the civic infrastructure and EWS housing and the rest will be used for residential and commercial purposes. The authority is also working towards enhancing the existing residential areas of Dwarka, Rohini Phase III, IV & V and Narela.

DDA will only act as a facilitator and create layout and sector plans. LPP is for stakeholders, authorities and common people and not just for big developers,” said Arya.

The land will be used in the following manner: 45-55 per cent for residential purposes, 4-5 per cent for commercial, 4-5 per cent for industrial, 15-20 per cent for green/recreational areas, 8-10 per cent for public and semi-public facilities and 10-12 per cent for circulation.

According to Udit Raj, MP, Lok Sabha, “It is the need of the hour that we make Delhi, the capital of India, a world class city. We have to create a clean, protective and sustainable environment for our future generations.”

However, the concern is the time period which these areas may take to develop. In Raipur, where a similar scheme is prevalent, the basic infrastructure is already in place. When it comes to Delhi, social fabric and basic road infrastructure seems to be missing in areas such as Narela, Nagafgarh and Khanjhawala. A handful of DDA housing scheme winners also seem to be pondering upon whether to take up the flat or opt out. For many others, DDA remains too good an option to just let go. In such a scenario, local buyers would be waiting to get clear indications in terms of the Master Plans and its actualisation on the ground. As of now, the authority’s commitments seem to be encouraging.

Sneha Sharon Mammen and Ankit Sharma, Magicbricks.com Bureau

Sneha is a real estate market research enthusiast and is currently part of the editorial team of Times of India’s property wing- Magicbricks.

Ankit Sharma is a real estate writer with Magicbricks having a knack for property trends and latest updates on the sector.