India, April 8 -- New Delhi

The Centre and Delhi government on Tuesday announced a revised framework for transit-oriented development (TOD) in the national capital, proposing development within a 500-metre influence zone of Metro, railway and RRTS corridors, covering nearly 207 square kilometres. The revision links high-density, mixed-use development with mass transit corridors to boost affordable housing and improve urban mobility, Union minister Manohar Lal said.

Announcing the "Regulations for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Charges, 2026", Khattar said the policy builds on the provisions of the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 and aims to promote "planned, sustainable and transit-linked urban growth" along Metro and regional transit...