Delhi Set to Approve High-Rise Residential Buildings Linked to Metro Stations
The central government is working on a groundbreaking policy that will allow the construction of high-rise residential buildings in Delhi, directly connected to metro stations through elevated walkways. Announced by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at the NDTV Real Estate Conclave 2025, the new system—referred to as a "hanging way"—aims to reduce dependency on road traffic by offering direct access to public transport. This initiative targets Delhi’s long-standing traffic congestion issues and aims to bring convenience to urban living.
As urbanisation accelerates and available land in Delhi shrinks, vertical housing is being viewed as the only viable solution. The proposed policy promotes Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), a model already used in other Indian cities, where high-density residential towers are built around metro stations. Khattar highlighted the need to shift from horizontal to vertical growth to accommodate Delhi’s rising population. Similar TOD projects have already been approved in Gurugram and Faridabad, and a policy framework for Delhi is now in the final stages.
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At present, Delhi's Master Plan 2021 restricts vertical construction, allowing only up to three floors on residential plots without special approvals. However, this is set to change with the upcoming Master Plan 2041, which introduces a land pooling system and higher floor-area ratios. Once enacted, the plan will enable taller buildings with 33–50% ground coverage in designated areas. This change will unlock high- rise development opportunities, especially near metro corridors, creating modern, transit-connected neighborhoods across the capital.
