The draft MPD-2041 proposes to split the river zone into active floodplains and regulated parts, but environmental experts say it will encourage encroachment.
Planning experts believe the current trend is a continuation of what started ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games which resulted in a construction boom in Delhi.
While there is no tentative date in sight for the final nod for the implementation of MPD-2014, the Centre is examining three major components, including land-pooling policy, to clear the plan.
Draft ‘Master Plan For Delhi - 2041’ will be sent to housing & urban affairs ministry for final approval. Critics say it lacks 'local-level planning', puts 'cart before horse'.
Modi's Rs 20,000 crore worth Central Vista revamp project goes against the cardinal objective of Delhi Master Plan 2021 to decentralise government offices.
Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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