Prints in the form of monuments, heritage O Each ruler and dynasty left its impression and foot O Historically Delhi has been a capital city for many O Delhi is an ancient city with rich historical mile Third Master Plan of Delhi, projected population ofĢ3 Million by the year 2021 on about 978 sq.km. ![]() Satellite Image of Delhi showing level of UrbanisationĪrea of Delhi to 688 sq.km. O Following table shows Population Growth of O The corresponding population density is 11,297 Living in urban areas as against the national average of 31.16%. O As per 2001 census, Population of Delhi was 16.75 million with 97.5 per cent population O In 2021, about 978 sq km of total Urbanisable area will be available for accommodating about 23.0 O In 2011, total population of Delhi was 16.75 million with 97.5 per cent urban population. O In 2001, about 702 sq km of area was estimated to have been built up, accommodating about 13.8 O With rapid urbanisation, the urban area in Delhi territory has increased from 22% in 1961 to 62.5% of O The pace was accelerated during 1941-51 when the country was partitioned and refugees started O Urbanization has increased rapidly in Delhi since 1911 when Delhi became the capital of the country.ĥ7.5% of Population was urbanised in 1911. O Total area of National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) is 1485 square km. O Level of urbanization, increased from 27.81 per cent 2001 census to 31.16 per O But growth rate has slowed down from 21.15 per cent in 2001 to 17.64 per cent in States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan put together. O Population of India is almost equal to the combined population of the United O Over last 10 years (2001-2011) India has added 181 million population. Of world population and next to China which accounts for 19.4 per cent of the O As per census of India 2011, India’s population stand at 1.21 billion 17.5 per cent O An opportunity, as it offers better economic Infrastructure & availability of resources. O A challenge because of it’s rapid growth O Urbanization in India is a challenge, as well UTTARWAR, Director (Planning), Delhi Development Authority, New Delhi (India) In absence of any legislation or procedures, these monuments remained protected theoretically only.ĪN APPROACH TO CONSERVATION OF BUILT HERITAGE - DELHI MASTER PLAN PROVISIONS.ĪN APPROACH TO CONSERVATION OF BUILT HERITAGE – In the 90’s, MCD and NDMC published lists of buildings, which were ‘Protected’. ![]() Due to scattered scheme of conservation thoughts, implementation was a difficult task. The Master Plan was in accordance with the conservation thought of the day. Urban villages, which are an important component of the heritage are under the section of Shelter, it rightly mentions that heritage development should be a part of the overall development. The section on Special Areas also mentions restoring the glory of the Walled City. Environment is section that talks about the conservation of the walled city. Master Plan for Delhi -2001: In the second Master Plan the aspect of conservation is dealt under a different subheads. Right from the first Master Plan of Delhi 1962 to the Master Plan of Delhi 2021, each document contributed and perfected conceptual frame work, approach and policies for protection and conservation of monuments in Delhi.c. At a later date Master Plan documents attempted to make provisions for protection and conservation of built heritage. Archaeological survey and Public Works Department of British India began this task in the later 19th century and after independence ASI has become protector of India’s heritage. ![]() Their desire to protect the past has influenced protection and conservation of built heritage. The rulers have been conscious of Delhi’s past. Each ruler and dynasty left its impression and foot prints in the form of monuments, heritage buildings and capital complexes. Historically Delhi has been a capital city for many dynasties and rulers. Urban Development and Conservation of Built Heritage are two sides of a same coin in a historic city like Delhi.Delhi is an ancient city with rich historical mile stones and heritage.
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