India, Aug. 23 -- Delhi's Master Plan 2047 has opened the door to a new generation of high-rise development in the Capital, including buildings of more than 100 floors. But as Delhi sits in seismic Zone IV, the prospect of super-tall structures raises a critical question: will these buildings be earthquake safe?

The Master Plan 2047, notified by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs this week, describes buildings of more than 100 floors as 'tall buildings' and envisages them as landmark developments that could reshape Delhi's skyline. But the plan's emphasis on vertical growth comes with an equally important focus on disaster preparedness and structural resilience.

The chapter on tall buildings states that structures of more than 10...