(a) the total area of land in Delhi;
(b) the construction work done on the land out of the above area;
(c) whether an area of 250 sq.km. land is available to carry construction work for residential and other purposes; and
(d) if not, the facts thereof and the area of land earmarked for undertaking construction work for residential purposes at present?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )
(a)to(d): Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has reported that
the total geographical area of National Capital Territory (NCT)
of Delhi is 1483 sq.km. out of which built up area is estimated
at 702 sq.km.
According to the provisions incorporated in the Regional
Plan 2021 for National Capital Region and Draft Master Plan for
Delhi 2021, the available urbanizable land for development in
NCT of Delhi by 2021 is estimated to be around 275-280 sq.km.,
after excluding the area under natural features (ridge, river,
Yamuna, forest, wild life sanctuary, other water bodies/drains)
and land required for solid waste disposal, utilities and green
belt etc. Various uses including residential use are
contemplated for the available urbanizable land.