Question : REVISION OF MASTER PLAN OF NCR



(a) whether the Union Government has any plan to revise the Master Plan of National Capital Region;

(b) if so, the salient features of new Master Plan; and

(c) the factors attributed to the decision of revision in the Master Plan of NCR?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b)&(c): The draft Regional Plan-2021 aims to promote growth and balanced development of the National Capital Region through:

i) providing suitable economic base for future growth by identification and development of regional settlements capable of absorbing the economic development impulse of Delhi.

ii) provision of integrated transportation systems.

iii) minimizing the adverse environmental impact that may occur in the process of development of National Capital Region.

iv) development of infrastructural facilities.

v) Providing a rational land-use pattern and

vi) Promoting sustainable development to improve quality of life.

Review of Area Development Plans is done within the parameters of urban planning from time to time keeping in view present and projected requirements of population.