India

Delhi 2047: Capital Gets Mega Makeover Plan for 3.2 Crore Residents

Published: 21 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

The Centre has unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047, a long-term blueprint to transform the national capital into a world-class, inclusive, and sustainable city capable of supporting a projected population of 3.2 crore people. Key proposals include 30-40 lakh new homes, expansion of the Delhi Metro network from around 416 km to 695 km, new RRTS corridors, transit-oriented development, and support for emerging sectors such as data centres, co-working spaces, and cloud kitchens.

Key Takeaways

A blueprint to make Delhi a world-class, transit-led, and affordable city for 3.2 crore people by 2047.

Sources

News on Air, Economic Times