DDA plans 20 stakeholder meetings over MPD2047 till Nov

New Delhi Aug 23 As suggested by Delhi Lieutenant Governor LG TS Sandhu the Delhi Development Authority DDA has planned a major outreach initiative over the Master Plan for Delhi2047 by proposing 20 stakeholder meetings over the next three months an official said on Sunday The DDA whose chairperson is the LG would engage directly with elected representatives government agencies professional bodies industry residents landowners and other stakeholders on the implementation of the MPD2047 the official said in a statementThe meetings will provide a platform for focused interaction on various provisions of MPD2047 and facilitate greater coordination and participation in translating the Plans vision into action it addedAs part of the outreach the DDA will also interact with MPs and MLAs on the major provisions of MPD2047 including Transit Oriented Development TOD High Density Corridors HDC Land Pooling and Low Density Areas LDASeparate interactions will also be held with government agencies and service providers to strengthen coordination for implementation of the Plan the statement saidIndustry bodies and chambers including CII FICCI PHD Chamber ASSOCHAM and DSIIDC will be engaged on measures for promoting industrial development and facilitating availability of land for industry it addedArchitects planners professional institutions and privatesector stakeholders will also be involved in discussions on TOD HDC Land Pooling and other development opportunities envisaged under MPD2047The DDA will reach out to RWAs Group Housing Societies Cooperative Group Housing Societies and other stakeholders on redevelopment of Group HousingFor Land Pooling interactions with farmers landowners and local stakeholders will be undertaken through areabased meetingsThe outreach programme will also cover Low Density Areas rejuvenation of the Yamuna and development of Delhis bluegreen network heritage conservation mixeduse development development and redevelopment of commercial centres insitu slum redevelopment and measures for decongestion and improved mobility the statement saidFocused stakeholder interactions are also proposed on developing Delhis education and medical hubs with participation from educational institutions universities healthcare institutions and other concerned stakeholdersThrough this extensive outreach exercise the DDA aims to build greater awareness about the opportunities available under MPD2047 strengthen coordination among implementing agencies and encourage active participation of citizens and stakeholders in shaping Delhis development over the coming decades IANS