TOWN PLANNING

REPORT ON DELHI MASTER

PLANS AND URDPFI
GUIDELINES

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• The first Master Plan for Delhi was prepared by the Albert Mayer led Ford Foundation team along with TPO (Town
Planning Organization). The master plan in Delhi is formulated and based on the provisions of the Delhi Development
Act, 1957.
• The nucleus of the Union Government offices is formed by the existing North and South Blocks of the Central
Secretariat. To this nucleus have recently been added Udyog Bhavan and Krishi Bhavan, two permanent office buildings
(each 6 floor high) on both sides of the Central Vista.
• Delhi's central Business District and Commercial and Financial centre is of a unique character. It is not consolidated
within a few blocks as is common in most of the western cities. It has instead the linear from spreading over a distance of
more than two miles extending from Red Fort to Bara Tooti in Sadar Bazaar chowk with spurs towards north and south at
various intervals.
• One of the major objectives for establishing these planning divisions is to make these self-contained in employment and
community facilities'.
• The most important physical features of the Delhi Metropolitan area are the rivers Yamuna and Hindon and the tail end
of the Aravalli Range that terminates near Wazirabad on the right bank of the Yamuna.
• The river Yamuna flows the Delhi Metropolitan Area, north to south cast. The normal flow channel is not very wide but
to keep the city safe from flooding during the monsoon within its urbanizable areas both the banks of the river have been
controlled by constructing regular bunds.
• The pattern of residential development is of, a varied character in Delhi. Right in the heart of the city there are two
extremes of residential densities -from acute over-crowding to the spacious plantation type of living. Certain parts in the
walled city like Jama Masjid,
 2001 DELHI MASTER PLAN
• The success of Master Plan depends on conversion of the policies and strategies outlined in it into time bound
development and action plans, periodic reviews and close monitoring, besides the people's will and willingness to adhere
to discipline in the use of land, roads, public space and infrastructure.
• The Master Plan incorporates several innovations for the development of the National Capital. A critical reform has been
envisaged in the prevailing land policy and facilitating public - private partnerships. Together with planned development
of new areas, a major focus has been on incentivising the recycling of old, dilapidated areas for their rejuvenation. The
Plan contemplates a mechanism for the restructuring of the city based on mass transport. The Perspective Plans of
physical infrastructure prepared by the concerned service agencies should help in better coordination and augmentation
of the services
• Shift from plotted housing to group housing for optimal utilization of land;
• Private sector participation for development / redevelopment of housing;
• Removing unnecessary controls (like height) for optimum utilization of land and to facilitate creation of 'signature'
projects. Special emphasis on conservation of the Ridge.
• Rejuvenation of River Yamuna through a number of measures including ensuring adequate flow in river by release of
water by riparian states, refurbishment of trunk sewers, treatment of drains, sewering of unsewered areas, treatment of
industrial affluent, recycling of treated effluent and removal of coliforms at STPs
• A liberalized provision of Mixed Use in residential areas has been adopted adhering to the requisites of the environment,
while achieving better synergy between workplace, residence and transportation.
• District & Community Centres are proposed to be developed as facility corridors along major transport networks to
prevent unintended and unplanned ribbon development and for better synergy between public transport and work
centres.
• Environment as a major concern and listing of prohibited industries.
• Modernisation / up-gradation of existing industries including non-conforming industrial centres
• The Plan gives emphasis on energy conservation, efficiency and exploring alternative sources of energy. Realistic
standards of water supply for equitable distribution
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• The previous Master Plan proposals for retention of Green Belt have not been maintained and a considerable part has
already been utilised for both, planned and unplanned developments. The Plan stipulates that the land upto the depth of
one peripheral village revenue boundary along the border of NCTD, wherever available, would be maintained as Green
Belt.
• A planned city for an environment of convenience should have a hierarchical cellular structure; with nuclei to contain
essential facilities and services at different levels. The pattern of a community module is conceived as residential area
containing a 'neighbourhood' with senior secondary school and shopping facilities for day-to-day needs.
• A redevelopment strategy for accommodating more population in a planned manner is to be taken up on priority in all
use zones for efficient and optimum utilization of the existing urban land, both in planned and unplanned areas. This
would have to be based on provision of infrastructure viz. water supply, sewerage, road network, open spaces and the
essential social infrastructure.
• Growth of Delhi over the years has been on the ring and radial pattern with reliance on road based public transport. The
development envisaged by the previous Plans was poly nodal with hierarchy of Commercial Centres located either on
ring or radial roads.
• The proposed MRTS network will bring sizable urban area within walking distance from the proposed stations. This will
have an impact on the existing structure of the city and consequently its development. This changed scenario provides
opportunities for city restructuring and optimum utilization of the land along the MRTS corridors. In this process, a
sizable proportion of the additional population with requisite facilities and employment can be absorbed along these
corridors
• There is a large proportion of underused land with a number of vacant sites as well as dilapidated built-up areas lying
vacant in the city.
• Many of such areas are owned by Government of India. Such areas are recommended to be planned for redevelopment
with higher density in order to make optimum use of land resource as per the prescribed norms.
• Required parking and open spaces will have to be provided as per the norms, while reduced space norms for other
facilities may be accepted.
• The redevelopment areas should ensure modern services and amenities, thereby eliminating risk generating structures and
activities.
• In case of existing developed areas, all wholesale markets generated with hazardous materials should be developed in
decentralized manner and shifted to the areas assigned for these. All unauthorized encroachments / projections on roads /
government land should be removed to facilitate easy movement of traffic.
• The city's environment can essentially be seen in terms of two components of urban management- the environment per
se, or the habitat, and services management.
• The former pertains to the natural features and resources including: the elements of air and noise, water (water bodies-
river, lakes, drains and ponds and ground water) and land with reference to open spaces, green areas and other surface
and sub-surface conditions.
• The latter is related to the built environment and includes the environmental infrastructure - water supply, sewerage, solid
waste disposal and the transportation network.
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• The master plan seeks to make Delhi an environmentally sustainable city that offers quality, affordable and safe living,
while providing opportunities for economic, creative and cultural development.
• The Plan also acknowledges diversity and works towards creating an inclusive city that facilitates accessibility and
opportunity for all.
• First, a vibrant city is normally associated with highly productive economic activities employing skilled workforce and
professionals.
• Non-residential activities in areas meant for housing, the plan envisages a mixed-use policy which would help Delhi use
its lands to an optimum level.
• It also envisages regeneration of unplanned unauthorized colonies (UCs) as well as in-situ rehabilitation of slums and JJ
clusters on tenable sites.
• Regeneration and regularisation of the existing unplanned and unauthorised residential areas would be a great leap
forward in creating a truly inclusive Delhi.
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 URDPFI GUIDELINES
AIM : Preparation of spatial development plans and resource mobilisation plans of small, medium and large size
urban centres. Efficient implementation mechanism and innovative techniques for promotion of planned spatio-
economic development of urban areas.
• Planning is a continuous process & planning system should be such that it ensures continuity.
• Earlier town planning was a piecemeal process but after Independence the city planning experienced tremendous growth
& challenges for resettlement due to political changes. \
• Several resettlement, new Industrial base towns & urban centers were under process of planning & masters & town
planners conclude that land use plans are needed to guide development of urban centers to promote orderly development
& healthy living environment.
• For this purpose the ministry of Urban affairs & employment, governing of India organized a national workshop on
master plan approach during February 24-25, 1995.
• The research study of this workshop awarded as UDPFI – Urban development plans formulation and implementation
guidelines.
• The Urban Development Plans Formulation & Implementation (UDPFI) Guidelines was formulated in 1996 following
the recommendations of the National Workshop on Master Plan Approach.
• The first National level planning guidelines, referred to as ‘Urban Development Plans formulation and Implementation
guidelines’ (UDPFI) were framed in 1996 by Institute of Town Planners, India. Since 1996, many changes have taken
place in the field of urban development especially in view of emerging needs and requirements of urban settlements due
to rapid population growth and other reasons like globalization and liberalization.
• Towns and cities are dynamic entities and are being subjected to unpresented changes in terms of requirements of
infrastructure and other basic services or amenities.
• URDPFI Guidelines are formed into two volumes each volumes having different concept.
 The study of UDPFI norms and standards is needed to evolve:
1. System that is dynamic, flexible and efficient.
2. Process that is less time consuming.
3. Innovative ideas of land assembly and fiscal resource mobilization.
4. Simple & effective form of laws, rules and regulations.
5. Urban Development p and Plan Formulation and Implementation Guidelines were prepared in year 1996.
6. Formulating Guidelines for preparation of spatial development plans and resource mobilization plans of small, medium
and large sized urban centres.
7. Promoting efficient implementation mechanisms and innovative techniques for promotion of planned spatio economic
development of urban areas.
8. Simplification of Town Planning laws and their amendments / restructuring.
9. Primarily meant for the guidance of State Town and Country Planning Departments, Urban Development Authorities
and
10. Urban Local Bodies for preparation of Master Plans / Development Plans and formulating Norms / Standards thereof in
order to ensure planned development of towns and cities
• Since 1996, many changes have taken place in the field of urban development especially in view of emerging needs /
requirements of urban settlements due to rapid population growth and other reasons like globalization and liberalization.
 Towns and cities are dynamic entities and are subjected to unprecedented changes in terms of requirements of
infrastructure and other basic services / amenities.
 Integration of Land use and transport at planning stage
 Comprehensive Mobility Plans(CMP) for Urban Transport
 Mixed Land use concept
 Service Level Benchmarks
 Disaster Management
 Inclusive Planning
 Sustainable Habitat
 Environmentally Sustainable Transport
 Resource Mobilization
 Streamlining the preparation of Master Plans
 GIS Based Master Plans
 Urban Reforms
 Regulatory Framework for Town Planning Profession
• Globally, the more urbanised countries have higher levels of income and prosperity. Indian States also exhibit the same
trend. At the same time, urbanisation is also perceived to be correlated with pollution, congestion and inferior quality of
life. This would call for developing a paradigm of urban development that would bring in higher levels of prosperity, but
without the concomitant negative effects.
• The URDPFI has attempted to develop such a framework.
 Population Trend : The Census 2011 and 2001 give useful indicators for the trends in urbanisation in India. The three
urban agglomerations, viz. Greater Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata, have crossed the 10 million mark in population, but with
much reduced the rate of growth.
• The Million Plus population cities have shown a growth of over 48 per cent, but the number of such cities has gone up
from 35 to 53 and five cities viz. Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune have attained more than 50 lakh
population.
 Non statutory towns : The trend of urbanisation is reflected remarkably in the size of towns that carry the growing urban
population.
• As per Census‐ 2011, there are 7933 towns including 4041 Statutory towns and 3892 Census towns.
• It would be of great help to all if the Master Plan of the City/ Region incorporates the relevant features of all such sector
specific plan. Also, the sector specific plans need to align with the framework of the overall Master Plan.
 It consist of
a. Perspective plan:
• 20-25years duration .
• Includes Maps & Diagrams .
• State government’s goal, policies, strategies of urban local authority regarding spatio-economic development.
b. Development plan :
• Conceived within Frame work of approved Perspective plan.
• Medium Duration for 5 years.
• Proposals for socio-economic & spatial development of urban centers Including land use.
c. Annual plan:
• Conceived within the frame work of Development plan.
• Details of new & ongoing projects for local authority to implement in financial year
• Necessary fiscal resources mobilization.
d. Plan of Projects/schemes:
• Conceived within the frame work of approved development Plan.
• Includes detailed working layouts with cost of development, source of Finance & recovery instruments for Execution by
a public or private agency.
• The planning of infrastructure shall be based on the hierarchy of urban development.
 This chapter of URDPFI guidelines suggest the infrastructure planning norms for an Urban/ Regional space; the norms
are suggested under five categories, namely:
1. Transportation Planning
2. Physical Infrastructure
3. Social Infrastructure
4. Commercial Infrastructure
5. Miscellaneous Infrastructure
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