Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in New Delhi, briefing the Prime Minister on key development issues facing the national capital. The meeting underscores the ongoing focus on infrastructure planning for Delhi under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047).

What Was Discussed

Sandhu apprised the Prime Minister of the progress and priorities shaping Delhi's long-term development agenda, with a particular emphasis on education and healthcare infrastructure. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the meeting in a post on X, tagging both the L-G's and the PM's official handles.

Education Hub and Healthcare Hub Consultations

Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted its ninth and tenth stakeholder consultations under MPD-2047, acting on Sandhu's directive to position Delhi as a leading hub for education and healthcare.

The ninth consultation centred on the proposed Education Hub. Attended by representatives from the Department of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, schools, private universities, and other educational institutions, the session outlined MPD-2047 provisions aimed at making Delhi a knowledge and innovation hub. The Plan envisages a 138-hectare Education Hub in Narela, designed to host universities, research institutions, vocational training centres, and start-ups, with a focus on fostering a knowledge-based economy and skilled employment.

Notably, the Plan also provides enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for schools to support extra-curricular infrastructure in line with the National Education Policy. It permits standalone schools and training facilities for children with disabilities and special needs — consistent with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act — and allows the development of residential schools.

Delhi's Healthcare Ecosystem

The tenth consultation addressed the planned Medical Hub. Representatives from healthcare institutions and the Health Departments of both the Government of India and the Government of NCT of Delhi participated.

The DDA outlined MPD-2047 provisions aimed at building an integrated healthcare network spanning hospitals, medical colleges, speciality facilities, and wellness centres across the city. The plan also seeks to reinforce Delhi's standing as a national healthcare destination and a centre for medical tourism, through world-class tertiary and super-speciality facilities.

Sandhu's Consistent Push

Sandhu has, according to reports, been consistently advocating for adequate, affordable, and accessible healthcare and education infrastructure in the capital. These consultations — the ninth and tenth in the series — reflect a structured, phased effort to build stakeholder consensus ahead of MPD-2047 implementation.

With stakeholder consultations continuing, the next phase is expected to move toward finalising sector-specific development norms under the master plan.