India, May 18 -- The Public Works Department (PWD) minister Parvesh Verma announced on Saturday that the Delhi Master Plan 2041 will lead to urbanisation of 48 villages and allow free registry in "lal dora" areas - village residential areas traditionally used for habitation and exempt from certain land-use.

"Under this ambitious plan, around 48 villages in Delhi will be urbanised, marking a historic shift in the Capital's development strategy. Urbanisation will not only bring infrastructural growth to these areas but also provide access to essential urban amenities such as paved roads, proper drainage systems, reliable water supply, street lighting, schools, and healthcare facilities," Verma said. while on a visit to Daulatpur village in...