Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a new interactive microsite as the “Public Engagement Portal” for the Master Plan of Delhi-2041 in order to get feedback on how the capital shapes up in the next 20 years.

“The portal will share information on the preparation of MPD 2041 as well as a number of visioning and perception surveys for citizens' feedback. Date and time of the public consultation meetings and events shall be shared on the portal to enable citizens of Delhi to participate in the MPD 2041 preparation process and shape a shared vision for developing the city,” the civic body said.

The 12th review committee meeting was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Anurag Jain, Vice Chairman of DDA to review the progress of the Master Plan of Delhi-2041 including various policies and public engagement strategy during plan preparation.

The urban body is preparing the next Master Plan for Delhi 2041 in collaboration with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). “This Master Plan shall be a strategic enabling plan of which sustainability, inclusivity and equity will be the underlying core principles. The policies would majorly focus towards having quality living for the citizens of Delhi and establish its potential at global economic level and cultural powerhouse,” it said.

The major focus of the meeting was towards the public engagement strategy, it said, adding that the plan should respond to the needs and concerns of the people of Delhi. “For this purpose a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process is being carried out since the beginning of last year,” it said.

“The first step was to have focussed group discussions with experts, professionals, civil society groups on specific aspects such as environment, health, pollution, heritage, mobility, renewable energy, gender issues, Urban design creation of public spaces among others. In coming months, a wider outreach will be done by DDA and NIUA through newspapers in all local languages, radio, social media etc for extensive public engagement,” it added.

A public engagement calendar will be published shortly by DDA for public meetings and interactions to get the feedback of citizens, resident welfare associations, stakeholder groups such as industry and market associations, professional bodies, civil society groups, informal sector, children and youth etc, it said.