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New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Villages sceptical of govt's urbanisation ‘master plan'
NEW DELHI: Following Minister Parvesh Verma's announcement that 48 villages in the national capital will soon be urbanised under the Delhi Master Plan 2041, residents of 'already-urbanised' villages have voiced scepticism, citing unfulfilled promises and worsening conditions. On Saturday, Verma, during a visit to Daulatpur village in southwest Delhi, said the urbanisation plan marks a 'historic shift' in the capital's development. 'Under this plan, around 48 villages in Delhi will be urbanised. It will bring infrastructural growth and access to essential urban amenities like paved roads, drainage systems, water supply, street lighting, schools, and healthcare,' he said. However, villagers who have already undergone 'urbanisation' challenge these claims. Haripal Dabas, a resident of Kanjhawala in northwest Delhi, declared 'Urban' in 2017, said the process has delivered little on the ground. 'This is urbanisation, apparently,' he exclaims, clearly disillusioned. 'Connectivity, health or education have not improved. In fact, they've deteriorated. We had a hospital in the village earlier; now it's just a dispensary. Vaccination drives are rare, and we need to travel long distances for proper healthcare.'
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi master plan 2041 to be implemented soon, 48 villages to get urbanised: PWD minister
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Master Plan 2041 will be implemented soon and 48 villages in the national capital will get urbanised, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma said on Saturday. The minister also announced that the first registry of properties falling under the Lal Dora category will be completely free of cost. The move is expected to resolve long-pending property disputes and enable people to obtain legal ownership documents without financial burden. The minister made the remarks during a visit to Daulatpur village in southwest Delhi, said a statement by Verma's office. "The long-awaited Master Plan 2041 is in its final stages and will be implemented very soon. Our goal is not just to create policies, but to transparently implement them on the ground with accountability," Verma told reporters. "Master Plan 2041 will change the face of Delhi's villages and provide the rural population with facilities at par with urban areas," he added. Under the ambitious plan, around 48 villages in Delhi will be urbanised, marking a historic shift in the capital's development strategy, the minister said. Urbanisation will not only bring infrastructural growth to these areas but also provide access to essential urban amenities such as paved roads, proper drainage systems, reliable water supply, street lighting, schools, and healthcare facilities, he said.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
48 villages to be urbanised in Master Plan 2041: Delhi govt
The Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma announced on Saturday that the Delhi Master Plan 2041 will lead to urbanisation of 48 villages and allow free registry in 'lal dora' areas — village residential areas traditionally used for habitation and exempt from certain land-use. 'Under this ambitious plan, around 48 villages in Delhi will be urbanised, marking a historic shift in the Capital's development strategy. Urbanisation will not only bring infrastructural growth to these areas but also provide access to essential urban amenities such as paved roads, proper drainage systems, reliable water supply, street lighting, schools, and healthcare facilities,' Verma said. while on a visit to Daulatpur village in southwest Delhi. Verma also said the Master Plan 2041 is in the final stage and will be implemented soon. To recall, the final draft of the plan was prepared by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in 2022 and has since been awaiting approval. It was also uploaded for public feedback in June 2021 and over 33,000 comments for amendments were received. In April 2022, the DDA reviewed the draft to incorporate the objections and suggestions and several changes were introduced in the plan after the floods in 2023, officials said. To provide relief to rural families, the minister also announced that the first registry of properties falling under the 'lal dora' category will be free of cost. Officials said this is expected to resolve long-pending property disputes and enable people to obtain legal ownership documents without financial burden. It will also help strengthen land rights and bring transparency to rural property records, they added. 'Our goal is not just to create policies, but to implement them on the ground with full transparency and accountability. Master Plan 2041 will change the face of Delhi's villages and provide the rural population with facilities at par with urban areas,' Verma added. Plans under the new master plan include making Delhi a 24x7 city, promoting transit-oriented development, better management of public spaces, providing affordable housing along with parking infrastructure and minimising vehicular pollution. Further, it has also proposed more planned commercial spaces, regularisation of unauthorised colonies and green development areas. Additionally, it also has sections on making water in the city secure, managing solid waste efficiently and disaster preparedness and resilience. However, MoHUA and DDA have currently not confirmed details on the changes and timeline of the plan.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi Master Plan 2041 will urbanise 48 villages: Verma
New Delhi: Public Works Department minister Parvesh Verma said on Saturday that the long-awaited Delhi Master Plan 2041 was almost ready and would be implemented very soon. He added that with the rollout of the new master plan, 48 rural villages in the capital would also become urbanised. Verma made the announcement during his visit to southwest Delhi's Daulatpur village, where a number of villagers were protesting and demanding redressal of their grievances. The minister also announced that the first registry of properties falling under the Lal Dora category would be done for free. The move, Verma said, was expected to resolve long-pending property disputes and enable people to obtain legal ownership documents without financial burden. "The long-awaited Master Plan 2041 is in its final stages and will be implemented very soon. Our goal is not just to create policies, but to transparently implement them on the ground with accountability," Verma told reporters. "Master Plan 2041 will change the face of Delhi's villages and provide the rural population with facilities at par with urban areas," he added. The minister said the urbanisation of villages would mark a historic shift in the national capital's development strategy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Council or Housing Association Tenant? Check Eligibility for Compensation National Disrepair Claims Undo It will not only bring infrastructural growth to these areas but also provide access to essential urban amenities such as paved roads, proper drainage systems, reliable water supply, street lighting, schools and healthcare facilities, he said. In a separate statement, Verma said a world-class cow shelter would be built in Ghumanhera village at a cost of Rs 47 crore. The proposed shelter, designed to accommodate up to 5,000 cows, will be one of the largest and most modern facilities of its kind in the city, he added. Addressing a gathering of villagers, gau-sevaks, community representatives and local functionaries after performing the ground-breaking ceremony for a new school, Verma said the cow shelter would be developed over an approximately 20-acre plot. "It will feature modern infrastructure including automated fodder distribution systems, solar power integration, rainwater harvesting setups and on-site veterinary care, ensuring that the cows are kept in a clean, safe and healthy environment. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of by-products for rural livelihood generation," he said. The facility will include units for the production of organic manure and panchgavya-based products, supporting eco-friendly farming and encouraging traditional Indian agricultural methods.
The Print
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Delhi Master Plan 2041 to be implemented soon, 48 villages to get urbanised: Minister
The minister made the remarks during a visit to Daulatpur village in southwest Delhi, said a statement by Verma's office. The minister also announced that the first registry of properties falling under the Lal Dora category will be completely free of cost. The move is expected to resolve long-pending property disputes and enable people to obtain legal ownership documents without financial burden. New Delhi, May 17 (PTI) The Delhi Master Plan 2041 will be implemented soon and 48 villages in the national capital will get urbanised, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma said on Saturday. 'The long-awaited Master Plan 2041 is in its final stages and will be implemented very soon. Our goal is not just to create policies, but to transparently implement them on the ground with accountability,' Verma told reporters. 'Master Plan 2041 will change the face of Delhi's villages and provide the rural population with facilities at par with urban areas,' he added. Under the ambitious plan, around 48 villages in Delhi will be urbanised, marking a historic shift in the capital's development strategy, the minister said. Urbanisation will not only bring infrastructural growth to these areas but also provide access to essential urban amenities such as paved roads, proper drainage systems, reliable water supply, street lighting, schools, and healthcare facilities, he said. PTI VIT RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
