MPD-2047: DDA launches FAQs and public feedback portal for Delhi Master Plan
Synopsis
The DDA has gone digital on public consultation for MPD-2047 — publishing plain-language FAQs, opening a citizen feedback portal, and scheduling 20 stakeholder meetings over three months. With Delhi's next two decades of land use and housing policy at stake, how many residents actually engage could shape outcomes far beyond the planning document itself.
Key Takeaways
DDA published MPD-2047 FAQs on its website under the 'What's New' section on 30 August .
FAQs cover 9 subject areas including Land Pooling Policy, TOD, Heritage, and In-situ Slum Rehabilitation.
A dedicated 'MPD-2047 (Feedback)' portal is live at citzservices.dda.org.in for citizens to submit suggestions.
DDA has also released visual communication material to simplify planning concepts for the general public.
The digital push complements a three-month stakeholder engagement programme with 20 scheduled meetings .
The initiative follows a directive from Delhi LG T.S.
Sandhu to widen public participation in the Master Plan process.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047) on its official website, and simultaneously opened a dedicated digital feedback channel for citizens and stakeholders, an official said on Sunday, 30 August. The move follows a directive from Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu to ensure broader public participation in the Master Plan's implementation.
What the FAQs Cover
The FAQs have been uploaded under the 'What's New' section of the DDA's official website. They span a wide range of planning subjects, including General Provisions, Development Control Norms, Redevelopment, Heritage and Public Spaces, Land Pooling Policy, Transit Oriented Development (TOD), High Density Corridors (HDC), Low Density Areas (LDA), and In-situ Slum Rehabilitation (ISR).
The DDA said the FAQs are designed to present complex planning provisions in simple, accessible language so that residents, landowners, architects, and other stakeholders can engage meaningfully with the plan's framework.
How Citizens Can Submit Feedback
The DDA has introduced the 'MPD-2047 (Feedback)' facility through its Citizen Services platform. Users can register at citzservices.dda.org.in, after which the feedback option appears in the menu bar and is also accessible under the 'At Your Service' section.
The channel is intended to give residents and stakeholders a direct line to place their views before the DDA, fostering what the authority describes as a more participatory approach to urban planning.
Visual Aids and Communication Material
Alongside the FAQs, the DDA has released creatives and visual communication material covering various themes and provisions of MPD-2047. These resources translate technical planning concepts into formats accessible to a general audience, helping citizens understand the development opportunities and regulatory framework envisaged under the Plan.
Broader Stakeholder Engagement Programme
The digital initiatives complement an ongoing three-month stakeholder engagement programme under which 20 meetings are scheduled on various aspects of MPD-2047. The programme is set to bring together elected representatives, government agencies, service providers, industry bodies, architects and planners, residents' welfare associations, group housing representatives, farmers, landowners, and other concerned stakeholders.
This marks one of the more structured public consultation exercises around a Delhi master plan revision in recent years. MPD-2047 is intended to guide the capital's land use, housing, infrastructure, and urban development for the next two decades, making citizen input at this stage particularly consequential.
Point of View
But its credibility will depend on whether feedback genuinely shapes outcomes or merely provides procedural cover. With 20 meetings and a digital portal, the DDA has the scaffolding right; the question is whether the substance of citizen submissions will be traceable in the final plan. Delhi's last master plan revision saw significant contestation over land pooling and slum rehabilitation that persists today. If the DDA publishes a response document showing how feedback was incorporated — or why it was not — this process could set a replicable standard for urban planning participation in India.
NationPress
30 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I access the MPD-2047 FAQs?
The FAQs are available on the DDA's official website under the 'What's New' section. They cover nine subject areas including General Provisions, Development Control Norms, Land Pooling Policy, Heritage, and In-situ Slum Rehabilitation.
How can citizens submit feedback on MPD-2047?
Citizens can submit feedback through the 'MPD-2047 (Feedback)' facility on the DDA's Citizen Services platform at citzservices.dda.org.in. Users must register on the platform, after which the feedback option appears in the menu bar and under the 'At Your Service' section.
Why did DDA launch these public participation initiatives?
The initiatives follow a suggestion from Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu to ensure wider public participation in the Master Plan's implementation. The DDA says the goal is to foster a more participatory and transparent approach to urban planning for Delhi.
What does the stakeholder engagement programme involve?
The DDA is running a three-month stakeholder engagement programme with 20 scheduled meetings covering various aspects of MPD-2047. Participants will include elected representatives, government agencies, industry bodies, architects, planners, residents' associations, farmers, and landowners.
