Addressing Planning Problems for Territorial Integration of Urban ...

9Addressing Planning problems for Territorial Integration of Urban Villages in DelhiTable 3: Setback Regulations of MPD 2021PLOT SIZE (SqM) FRONT REAR SIDE 1 SIDE 2500 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0In the settlement the plot sizes vary from 36 sqm to 1050 sqm. The plots originally wereof larger in size which have been fragmented in smaller plots due to increased housingdemand and increase in the land value. It was observed that around 90 percent of theplots were without proper setbacks.Recommendations• Preparation of village Development Plans: There is no department within DDA orMCD that is responsible for village development plans. In the absence of a detailedvillage development plan, the acquired village land often gets alloted to lessdesirable uses or get encroached upon. But the most important issues is the lack ofplanning for the development priorities. Multiplicity of agencies involved in thedevelopment work and absence of development plan for the village creates a hugegap between priorities for development and intentions of planned development.Moreover, the planning proposals for these special zones (rural areas) by the RuralDevelopment Board, created by Delhi Government, require approval from DDA.This leads to conflicting interests of these agencies which ultimately delays theimplementation of plans and proposals. For planned development and upgradationof services, especially water, power, drainage, flood protection and wastemanagement in an integrated manner, it is essential that development plans areprepared by the MCD in case of all urban villages as well as the Growth centers. Theallocation of financial resources be accordingly synchronized in the annual and fiveyear plans by the concerned agencies.• Land records and Development Priorities: There is a need to update the existingland records. Once the land record is setup, the development priorities may bedrawn up in consultation with the village community. The developmentprogrammes have to follow these priorities in allocations of funds. It is in thisconnection that identification, protection and development of village land is urgentand important.• Greater Inter-Agency Coordination: There are many agencies/ departments that areinvolved in planning and development of urban villages. Often, the programmes ofthese agencies are taken up in isolation. As a result, neither the resources are utilisedoptimally nor there is a meaningful impact created. It is, therefore, desirable thatintegrated development plan is prepared involving all concerned departments/agencies for wholesome approach to development.