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SOCIAL
INFRASTRUCTUR
E
SUBMITTED BY :
AASTHA RAZDAN
MAHA KHAN
SRIJANA TANDON
4TH YEAR
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The quality of life in any urban center depends upon the availability of and accessibility to quality
social infrastructure. Social infrastructure is planned in terms of population norms with stipulated
permissibility conditions and development controls. It includes the following heads.
HEALTH
EDUCATION
SPORTS FACILITIES
SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
COMMUNICATIONS
OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES
- RECREATION
- RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
- SOCIAL CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
- CREMATION/ BURIAL GROUNDS
SECURITY AND SAFETY
HEALTH
There are 23 types of Health units (facilities) in Delhi. The total number of health units is 1914 and
the number of beds is 30,667.
According to a WHO norm, 5 beds per thousand population should be provided. But according to
the currents statistics, the existing bed density per thousand population in Delhi works out to be
only 2.2. It is estimated that the total number of beds required in the year 2021 will be about
1,15,000.
In order to meet the requirements of the beds per population ratio, the following strategies are
proposed –
Number of beds to be increased by –
- Enhancement of FAR for various levels of health facilities.
- Promoting or rebuilding existing old hospitals.
- Shifting of contagious diseases hospitals from existing urban areas to the proposed
urban extension and using the space thus made available for general hospitals.
Essential provisions be made for Old Age Home-cum-Care Center for Senior Citizens and
Mentally Challenged to relieve pressure on general hospitals.
Premises of health facilities should include other medical streams like Ayurvedic or
Homeopathic medicine.
Health facilities to be developed in NCR to reduce burden on Delhi.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
Plot area of Hospitals – 100sqm of gross floor area per bed
– upto 125sqm for super specialty facilities
Plot area of other health facilities – 60sqm of gross floor area per bed
Maximum upto 300sqm floor area allowed for miscellaneous functions (community
space, religious shrine, crèche, chemist, bank counter)
Planning norms and standards for health facilities S.No.
Category
Population /
Plot Area (approx.)
Unit
1.
Hospital A
5.0 lakh
2.5 Ha to 4.5 Ha
2.
(501 beds & above)
Hospital B
(201 beds & above)
Hospital C
2.5 lakh
1.5 Ha to 2.5 Ha
3.
1.0 lakh
0.5 Ha to 1.0 Ha
4.
(101 beds & above)
Hospital D
1.0 lakh
0.25 Ha to 0.5 Ha
5.
(Upto 100 beds)
Other Health Facilities
1 per 50000
1000sqm to 2000sqm
1 per 50000
1000sqm to 2000sqm
a. i) Maternity Home
ii) Nursing Home / Polyclinic
iii) Dispensary
b. i) Family Welfare Centre
ii) Pediatric Center
1 per 10000
800sqm to 1200sqm
1 each per
500sqm to 800sqm each
50000
iii) Geriatric Center
6.
iv) Diagnostic Center
a. Veterinary Hospital for pet
animals and birds
2000sqm (subject to
1 per 5.0 lakh
availability of land)
1 per 1.0 lakh
b. Dispensary for pet animals and
7.
birds
a. Medical College
300sqm
1 per 10 lakh
As per norms of Medical
Council of India/
Regulatory Body. (subject
to availability of land)
b. Nursing and Paramedic Institute
1 per 10 lakh
2000sqm (subject to
Nursing Council of India /
Ministry of Health norms).
c. Veterinary Institute
As per
requirement
As per the Veterinary
Council of India / Ministry
norms. (subject to
availability of land)
EDUCATION
The literacy rate in Delhi has increased from 75.3% in 1991 to 81.82% in 2001. Delhi has a
fairly elaborate network of educational institutions. At present there are 2416 Primary
schools, 755 Middle schools, 1576 Secondary schools, 114 General colleges, 8 Engineering
colleges, 4 Universities, 7 deemed universities and 1 Open University. However, there is a
deficiency, particularly in the field of school education. Also, employment and educational
requirements are undergoing a rapid change involving the development of new
professional avenues for specialized education.
There is a need for expansion because of the rapid developments taking place and
availability of very limited land. Hence there are policies and norms developed for
optimal utilization of land
Encourage integrated schools from Pre-Primary to Higher Secondary level rather
than allocating separate spaces for each.
Other educational activities like coaching centers and vocational training to be
permitted within schools after school hours.
Educational Institutions to be permitted to function in 2 shifts.
Schools and training centers for mentally/physically challenged to be proposed.
Planning Norms and Standards for Education Facilities :S.No.
Category
Population/unit
Plot Area
1.
2.
Primary School
Sr. Secondary
(approx.)
10000
10000
0.2 – 0.4 ha
0.6 – 0.8 ha
3.
School
School for mentally
10 lakh
0.2 ha
4.
challenged
School for physically
10 lakh
0.2 ha
challenged
SPORTS FACILITIES
Sizeable sports facilities have been developed in the City by various agencies like the
Sports Authority of India (SAI), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), GNCTD, etc.
However there is an evident need for a properly planned and structured sports
infrastructure in the city which should also be able to take care of mega/ international
sporting events (CWG).
The existing facilities suffer from lack of full and proper utilization, and there are issues
related to maintenance and resources for the same.
Proposals –
Developing and prescribing planning and development control norms for optimum
utilization of the facilities to be developed.
Separate sports facilities at neighborhood level and city level have been proposed
with the aim of development of sports and play areas for all age groups.
Existing sports infrastructure to be upgraded and efficiently re-planned to provide
better facilities.
New play fields shall be developed in the vicinity of educational institutional and
landscape areas.
Suitable area of 200Ha reserved for international sports events.
Planning Norms and Standards for Sports Facilities :S No.
1.
Category
Population/unit
Plot area
Divisional sports
(approx.)
10 lakh
10 – 30 ha and above
2.
3.
center/ golf course
District sports center 5 lakh
Community sports
1 lakh
3 – 10 ha
1 – 3 ha
4.
center
Neighborhood play
10000
0.5 – 1 ha
5.
area
Housing area
5000
0.5 ha
playground
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
Maximum Ground Coverage
Maximum FAR
Height
20% including amenity structures
40
NR (Subject to clearance from AAI, Fire
Parking
Dept., and other statutory bodies)
2ECS / 100sqm of floor area
COMMUNICATIONS
Post and telegraph
Managed by post master of Delhi circle. 553 post offices and 36 telegraph offices.
Telephone
Due to privatization of the telecommunication sector, space requirements for the future have been
worked out accordingly.
Post office counters without delivery counters need no space reservations whereas those with
courier services were permitted in all zones except recreational use zone.
For 10 lakh population – 2500 sqm is required for head post office with administrative office.
30 % ground coverage , 120 FAR , 26 m Height
Parking at 1.33 ECS/100 sqm
Telephone exchange
For 10 lakh people – 2500 sqm
1 for a 3 km radius (remote subscriber unit )
Telephone exchange
30% ground coverage
120 FAR
26m height
Remote subscriber unit
30% ground coverage
100 FAR
15m height
OTHER FACILITIES
Category
Population/
Area
Ground
FAR
Height
Parking
Old age homes
unit
5 lakh
(sqm)
100
coverage
30%
120
26
1.8 ECS /
Care centers for physically and
Each for 10
mentally challenged ,
lakh
100 sqm
orphanages, adult education
center
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES
Category
Population/unit
Area
Ground
FAR
Height
Neighborhoo
(approx.)
5000
400 sqm
coverage
35%
70
15
d level
Sub-city level
Anganwadi
10 lakh
5000
40 ha
200-300 sqm
25%
30%
50
60
26
15
CREMATION/BURIAL GROUND AND CEMETERY
Such areas need to be planned with proper parking and landscaping.
Plot area should be 0.4 ha per 5 lakh population for cremation grounds and 1 ha per 10 lakh
population for cemetery.
PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC FACILITIES
Following norms are applicable for such premises :
Max. ground coverage
Max FAR
Max height
30%
120
26m
Also parking at 2ECS per 100 sqm should be provided.
Building bye-laws should incorporate multi hazard safety aspects and retrofitting.
Public buildings like hospitals and other congregational spaces are most important and suitable
actions should be taken to strengthen structures identified as vulnerable.
Proper disaster management center must be established in each zone.
People should be made aware and trained about dealing with disasters.
Post disaster management
Key communication centers must be highly protected from natural disasters.
Standard type design layouts should be prepared for people to not waste time in getting approvals
of layout after disaster.
DISTRIBUTIVE FACILTIES
Fair price and government subsidized shops should be made available close to EWS/LIG housing
Category
Numbers for Population per
Remarks
Milk +fruit booth
LPG godowns
SKO / LDO outlets
unit
One per 5000
3 per one lakh
As per department
Plot size under 600 sqm
Permitted in all zones except
residential and recreational
SOCIO-CULTURAL FACILITIES
Population
Area (sqm)
Ground
FAR
Height
Parking
per unit
100000
1 lakh
800-2000
2000
coverage
30%
30%
120
120
26
26
3 ECS per 100
purpose )
Community
1 lakh
2000
25%
100
26
2 ECS per 100
clubs
Recreational
5 lakh
5000
25%
100
26
clubs
Auditorims,
1 lakh
1000
35%
120
26
etc.
Exhibition – fair
2 sites in
40 ha each
20%
20
ground
urban
Science center
Convention
extent
10 lakh
City level
Banquet hall
Community hall
sqm
( multi -
sqm
dance studious
2 ECS per 100
sqm
As required
As required
30%
30%
120
120
26
center
Community recreation clubs area > 2000 sqm and < 5000 sqm ; 50 FAR permissible
In open area , swimming pool permissible upto 300 sqm free from ground coverage.
Banquet hall
Basement and stilt for floor parking allowed
30% basement for services not included in FAR
SAFETY
Category
Population/
Area (sqm)
FAR
Ground
Height
Fire post
unit
3-4 kms
120
coverage
30%
2000
26
Fire station
radius
5-7 kms
10000
120
30%
26
Disaster
radius
1 per admin.
10000
120
30%
26
management
Zone
center
Fire training
City level
30000
120
30%
26
Institute
Upto 25% of max FAR can be residential in a fire station.
Parking 1.33 ECS / 100 sqm
Upto 15% of max FAR can be residential in fire training institute
GUIDELINES FOR FIRE STATIONS
Fire station should be at a max travelable distance of 3-5 mins from any site.
For new construction dedicated underground pipelines for fire hydrants are necessary
Fire station permitted in all land uses except recreation
DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTER
Delhi is located in seismic zone IV which is high risk zone, building bye-laws need to be constantly
updated in order to safeguard against natural disasters
Pre disaster
Micro zonation surveys need to be carried out to prepare more effective zonal layout plans
They should include vulnerability studies based on soil condition, probable intensities etc.
SECURITY
Guidelines for security services
Category
Population
Size
Ground
FAR
Height
Police post
One per one
100 sqm
coverage
35%
Police station
District office
lakh
Per 2.5 lakh
One per each
10 ha
1 ha
30%
30%
and battalion
Police lines
One per
2 ha
Land distribution
admin zone
150
15
150
120
26
26
District jail
Police training
25 lakh
City level
5 ha
5 ha
1.
2.
3.
4.
30%
30%
Admin :20%
Residential : 30%
Sports etc : 10%
Open space : 40%
120
120
institute
Police firing
City level
10 ha
12.5%
25
9
range
Police camp
City level
10 ha
12.5%
25
9
26
26
Parking at 2 ECS/100sqm
Upto 45% max FAR can be used for residential in police institutes
Additional spaces in police stations to be used for locating civil defence, home guards etc
Max area for police control room is 25 sqm
INFRASTRUCTUR
E
SUBMITTED BY :
AASTHA RAZDAN
MAHA KHAN
SRIJANA TANDON
4TH YEAR
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The quality of life in any urban center depends upon the availability of and accessibility to quality
social infrastructure. Social infrastructure is planned in terms of population norms with stipulated
permissibility conditions and development controls. It includes the following heads.
HEALTH
EDUCATION
SPORTS FACILITIES
SOCIO-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
COMMUNICATIONS
OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES
- RECREATION
- RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
- SOCIAL CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
- CREMATION/ BURIAL GROUNDS
SECURITY AND SAFETY
HEALTH
There are 23 types of Health units (facilities) in Delhi. The total number of health units is 1914 and
the number of beds is 30,667.
According to a WHO norm, 5 beds per thousand population should be provided. But according to
the currents statistics, the existing bed density per thousand population in Delhi works out to be
only 2.2. It is estimated that the total number of beds required in the year 2021 will be about
1,15,000.
In order to meet the requirements of the beds per population ratio, the following strategies are
proposed –
Number of beds to be increased by –
- Enhancement of FAR for various levels of health facilities.
- Promoting or rebuilding existing old hospitals.
- Shifting of contagious diseases hospitals from existing urban areas to the proposed
urban extension and using the space thus made available for general hospitals.
Essential provisions be made for Old Age Home-cum-Care Center for Senior Citizens and
Mentally Challenged to relieve pressure on general hospitals.
Premises of health facilities should include other medical streams like Ayurvedic or
Homeopathic medicine.
Health facilities to be developed in NCR to reduce burden on Delhi.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
Plot area of Hospitals – 100sqm of gross floor area per bed
– upto 125sqm for super specialty facilities
Plot area of other health facilities – 60sqm of gross floor area per bed
Maximum upto 300sqm floor area allowed for miscellaneous functions (community
space, religious shrine, crèche, chemist, bank counter)
Planning norms and standards for health facilities S.No.
Category
Population /
Plot Area (approx.)
Unit
1.
Hospital A
5.0 lakh
2.5 Ha to 4.5 Ha
2.
(501 beds & above)
Hospital B
(201 beds & above)
Hospital C
2.5 lakh
1.5 Ha to 2.5 Ha
3.
1.0 lakh
0.5 Ha to 1.0 Ha
4.
(101 beds & above)
Hospital D
1.0 lakh
0.25 Ha to 0.5 Ha
5.
(Upto 100 beds)
Other Health Facilities
1 per 50000
1000sqm to 2000sqm
1 per 50000
1000sqm to 2000sqm
a. i) Maternity Home
ii) Nursing Home / Polyclinic
iii) Dispensary
b. i) Family Welfare Centre
ii) Pediatric Center
1 per 10000
800sqm to 1200sqm
1 each per
500sqm to 800sqm each
50000
iii) Geriatric Center
6.
iv) Diagnostic Center
a. Veterinary Hospital for pet
animals and birds
2000sqm (subject to
1 per 5.0 lakh
availability of land)
1 per 1.0 lakh
b. Dispensary for pet animals and
7.
birds
a. Medical College
300sqm
1 per 10 lakh
As per norms of Medical
Council of India/
Regulatory Body. (subject
to availability of land)
b. Nursing and Paramedic Institute
1 per 10 lakh
2000sqm (subject to
Nursing Council of India /
Ministry of Health norms).
c. Veterinary Institute
As per
requirement
As per the Veterinary
Council of India / Ministry
norms. (subject to
availability of land)
EDUCATION
The literacy rate in Delhi has increased from 75.3% in 1991 to 81.82% in 2001. Delhi has a
fairly elaborate network of educational institutions. At present there are 2416 Primary
schools, 755 Middle schools, 1576 Secondary schools, 114 General colleges, 8 Engineering
colleges, 4 Universities, 7 deemed universities and 1 Open University. However, there is a
deficiency, particularly in the field of school education. Also, employment and educational
requirements are undergoing a rapid change involving the development of new
professional avenues for specialized education.
There is a need for expansion because of the rapid developments taking place and
availability of very limited land. Hence there are policies and norms developed for
optimal utilization of land
Encourage integrated schools from Pre-Primary to Higher Secondary level rather
than allocating separate spaces for each.
Other educational activities like coaching centers and vocational training to be
permitted within schools after school hours.
Educational Institutions to be permitted to function in 2 shifts.
Schools and training centers for mentally/physically challenged to be proposed.
Planning Norms and Standards for Education Facilities :S.No.
Category
Population/unit
Plot Area
1.
2.
Primary School
Sr. Secondary
(approx.)
10000
10000
0.2 – 0.4 ha
0.6 – 0.8 ha
3.
School
School for mentally
10 lakh
0.2 ha
4.
challenged
School for physically
10 lakh
0.2 ha
challenged
SPORTS FACILITIES
Sizeable sports facilities have been developed in the City by various agencies like the
Sports Authority of India (SAI), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), GNCTD, etc.
However there is an evident need for a properly planned and structured sports
infrastructure in the city which should also be able to take care of mega/ international
sporting events (CWG).
The existing facilities suffer from lack of full and proper utilization, and there are issues
related to maintenance and resources for the same.
Proposals –
Developing and prescribing planning and development control norms for optimum
utilization of the facilities to be developed.
Separate sports facilities at neighborhood level and city level have been proposed
with the aim of development of sports and play areas for all age groups.
Existing sports infrastructure to be upgraded and efficiently re-planned to provide
better facilities.
New play fields shall be developed in the vicinity of educational institutional and
landscape areas.
Suitable area of 200Ha reserved for international sports events.
Planning Norms and Standards for Sports Facilities :S No.
1.
Category
Population/unit
Plot area
Divisional sports
(approx.)
10 lakh
10 – 30 ha and above
2.
3.
center/ golf course
District sports center 5 lakh
Community sports
1 lakh
3 – 10 ha
1 – 3 ha
4.
center
Neighborhood play
10000
0.5 – 1 ha
5.
area
Housing area
5000
0.5 ha
playground
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS
Maximum Ground Coverage
Maximum FAR
Height
20% including amenity structures
40
NR (Subject to clearance from AAI, Fire
Parking
Dept., and other statutory bodies)
2ECS / 100sqm of floor area
COMMUNICATIONS
Post and telegraph
Managed by post master of Delhi circle. 553 post offices and 36 telegraph offices.
Telephone
Due to privatization of the telecommunication sector, space requirements for the future have been
worked out accordingly.
Post office counters without delivery counters need no space reservations whereas those with
courier services were permitted in all zones except recreational use zone.
For 10 lakh population – 2500 sqm is required for head post office with administrative office.
30 % ground coverage , 120 FAR , 26 m Height
Parking at 1.33 ECS/100 sqm
Telephone exchange
For 10 lakh people – 2500 sqm
1 for a 3 km radius (remote subscriber unit )
Telephone exchange
30% ground coverage
120 FAR
26m height
Remote subscriber unit
30% ground coverage
100 FAR
15m height
OTHER FACILITIES
Category
Population/
Area
Ground
FAR
Height
Parking
Old age homes
unit
5 lakh
(sqm)
100
coverage
30%
120
26
1.8 ECS /
Care centers for physically and
Each for 10
mentally challenged ,
lakh
100 sqm
orphanages, adult education
center
RELIGIOUS FACILITIES
Category
Population/unit
Area
Ground
FAR
Height
Neighborhoo
(approx.)
5000
400 sqm
coverage
35%
70
15
d level
Sub-city level
Anganwadi
10 lakh
5000
40 ha
200-300 sqm
25%
30%
50
60
26
15
CREMATION/BURIAL GROUND AND CEMETERY
Such areas need to be planned with proper parking and landscaping.
Plot area should be 0.4 ha per 5 lakh population for cremation grounds and 1 ha per 10 lakh
population for cemetery.
PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC FACILITIES
Following norms are applicable for such premises :
Max. ground coverage
Max FAR
Max height
30%
120
26m
Also parking at 2ECS per 100 sqm should be provided.
Building bye-laws should incorporate multi hazard safety aspects and retrofitting.
Public buildings like hospitals and other congregational spaces are most important and suitable
actions should be taken to strengthen structures identified as vulnerable.
Proper disaster management center must be established in each zone.
People should be made aware and trained about dealing with disasters.
Post disaster management
Key communication centers must be highly protected from natural disasters.
Standard type design layouts should be prepared for people to not waste time in getting approvals
of layout after disaster.
DISTRIBUTIVE FACILTIES
Fair price and government subsidized shops should be made available close to EWS/LIG housing
Category
Numbers for Population per
Remarks
Milk +fruit booth
LPG godowns
SKO / LDO outlets
unit
One per 5000
3 per one lakh
As per department
Plot size under 600 sqm
Permitted in all zones except
residential and recreational
SOCIO-CULTURAL FACILITIES
Population
Area (sqm)
Ground
FAR
Height
Parking
per unit
100000
1 lakh
800-2000
2000
coverage
30%
30%
120
120
26
26
3 ECS per 100
purpose )
Community
1 lakh
2000
25%
100
26
2 ECS per 100
clubs
Recreational
5 lakh
5000
25%
100
26
clubs
Auditorims,
1 lakh
1000
35%
120
26
etc.
Exhibition – fair
2 sites in
40 ha each
20%
20
ground
urban
Science center
Convention
extent
10 lakh
City level
Banquet hall
Community hall
sqm
( multi -
sqm
dance studious
2 ECS per 100
sqm
As required
As required
30%
30%
120
120
26
center
Community recreation clubs area > 2000 sqm and < 5000 sqm ; 50 FAR permissible
In open area , swimming pool permissible upto 300 sqm free from ground coverage.
Banquet hall
Basement and stilt for floor parking allowed
30% basement for services not included in FAR
SAFETY
Category
Population/
Area (sqm)
FAR
Ground
Height
Fire post
unit
3-4 kms
120
coverage
30%
2000
26
Fire station
radius
5-7 kms
10000
120
30%
26
Disaster
radius
1 per admin.
10000
120
30%
26
management
Zone
center
Fire training
City level
30000
120
30%
26
Institute
Upto 25% of max FAR can be residential in a fire station.
Parking 1.33 ECS / 100 sqm
Upto 15% of max FAR can be residential in fire training institute
GUIDELINES FOR FIRE STATIONS
Fire station should be at a max travelable distance of 3-5 mins from any site.
For new construction dedicated underground pipelines for fire hydrants are necessary
Fire station permitted in all land uses except recreation
DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTER
Delhi is located in seismic zone IV which is high risk zone, building bye-laws need to be constantly
updated in order to safeguard against natural disasters
Pre disaster
Micro zonation surveys need to be carried out to prepare more effective zonal layout plans
They should include vulnerability studies based on soil condition, probable intensities etc.
SECURITY
Guidelines for security services
Category
Population
Size
Ground
FAR
Height
Police post
One per one
100 sqm
coverage
35%
Police station
District office
lakh
Per 2.5 lakh
One per each
10 ha
1 ha
30%
30%
and battalion
Police lines
One per
2 ha
Land distribution
admin zone
150
15
150
120
26
26
District jail
Police training
25 lakh
City level
5 ha
5 ha
1.
2.
3.
4.
30%
30%
Admin :20%
Residential : 30%
Sports etc : 10%
Open space : 40%
120
120
institute
Police firing
City level
10 ha
12.5%
25
9
range
Police camp
City level
10 ha
12.5%
25
9
26
26
Parking at 2 ECS/100sqm
Upto 45% max FAR can be used for residential in police institutes
Additional spaces in police stations to be used for locating civil defence, home guards etc
Max area for police control room is 25 sqm
