Delhi Master Plan 2047 Proposes Air Taxis and Rooftop Helipads

Why in news

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 was notified by the Centre, introducing air taxis and rooftop helipads as formal components of the city's future urban mobility and emergency response framework.

Background

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 includes air taxis, pods, and a new corridor connecting Delhi to the Noida International Airport at Jewar. It proposes rooftop helipads specifically for major hospitals and high-rise buildings to facilitate emergency responses.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceNoida International Airport is located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
• FactDelhi Master Plan 2047 is the first framework to formally include air-based urban transport in Delhi's planning.
• S&TAir taxis and pods are proposed as modes for future urban mobility.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of advanced urban mobility and multimodal connectivity in addressing the logistical challenges of rapidly expanding metropolitan areas like Delhi.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• multimodal connectivity
• emergency response infrastructure
• technological integration in urban planning

Keywords: urban mobility · multimodal connectivity · infrastructure development · emergency response

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