In this episode, Rumi Aijaz joins Anirudh Burman to discuss Delhi’s new Draft Master Plan, 2041.  How has it improved upon the shortcomings of the preceding master plans? How does it compare with the planning process across other cities in India?  

In July, the Delhi Development Authority released the draft Master Plan 2041, making it the fourth master plan released for the city since the start of this process in 1957. It follows the city’s Master Plan 2021, which aimed to make Delhi a global metropolis and a world-class city. However, it was criticized for its reduced responsiveness to the needs of low-income communities and its inability to meet targets on time. The Master Plan Delhi 2041 also comes after the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic that devastated the health and sanitation resources of the city.  In this episode, this episode discusses if  Delhi's new Draft Master Plan 2041 is able to overcome some of the shortcomings of the previous master plans. 

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EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS

Rumi Aijaz is a senior fellow at Observer Research Foundation, where he is responsible for the Urban Policy Research Initiative. His research focuses on building a better understanding of urban issues to produce new and correct knowledge for managing urban growth in India. 

Anirudh Burman is an associate research director and fellow at Carnegie India. He works on key issues relating to public institutions, public administration, the administrative and regulatory state, and state capacity.

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Additional Reading:

1. Delhi's Draft Master Plan 2041 Delhi Development Authority

2. Delhi Master Plan 2021–41: Towards a People’s City? by Rumi Aijaz

3. The Smart Cities Mission in Delhi, 2015-2019: An Evaluation by Rumi Aijaz

4. Land Title Insurance in India: Lessons from U.S. Regulatory Approaches by Anirudh Burman

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