New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) held its ninth and tenth stakeholder consultations under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047), focusing on the proposed education and medical hubs. The meetings were held under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Under the plan, a 138-hectare Education Hub is proposed in Narela, with space for universities, research institutions, vocational training centres and start-ups. The plan also provides for higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for schools, residential schools and dedicated facilities for children with disabilities and special needs.
The proposed Medical Hub aims to improve access to healthcare through a network of hospitals, medical colleges, speciality facilities and wellness centres. It also seeks to strengthen Delhi’s position as a medical tourism destination, with provisions for de-addiction centres, rehabilitation facilities and other long-term care services.
During the discussions, stakeholders sought clarity on FAR calculations and basement-use rules and suggested changes to school parking norms and ground coverage. Other suggestions included relaxing Right of Way requirements for existing nursery schools and nursing homes, identifying land in Narela for digital examination centres, and earmarking additional sites for medical colleges in line with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.
The consultations are part of DDA’s three-month outreach programme, which includes around 20 meetings to gather feedback from stakeholders and incorporate their suggestions into the implementation of MPD-2047. (ANI)
