DDA Master Plans
The DDA Master Plan was formed in 1962 to ensure an organized and structured development of haphazard growth of Delhi. This included recognizing of new land that can be developed into residential properties and make self-contained colonies by providing ample commercial office and retail complexes as well. The DDA Masterplan was revised in 1982 to formulate the Master Plan 2001 and then re-revised in 2007 to form the Delhi Master Plan 2021.It lays down the basic infrastructure requirements for a city estimated to have a population of 128 Lakhs.
Besides the Master Plan, DDA formulates Zonal Plans, Action Area Plans, Urban Extension Projects etc. focus on particular areas. The spheres covered include residential Housing schemes, commercial complexes and office spaces, land development, recognition and preservation of unknown heritage sites in Delhi, sports complexes, play grounds, Multi-facility Gyms, Golf courses etc.DDA has the largest pool of qualified planners—around 400—available to any urban planning authority in the country.
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