Delhi unveils slum rehabilitation policy and DDA’s first transit‑oriented development project
The government announced a 2026 policy to rehouse 20 lakh slum residents and detailed plans for a 48‑storey mixed‑use tower in Karkardooma.
The Delhi government introduced the Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, which aims to provide permanent housing for approximately 20 lakh residents, according to Times of India. The policy focuses on in‑situ rehabilitation and ensures access to essential amenities.
Eligibility under the policy requires that JJ clusters be established by 1 January 2025 and meet specific documentation requirements, Times of India reported.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is preparing its first transit‑oriented development (TOD) project in Karkardooma, thedailyjagran.com reported. The 30‑hectare site in East Delhi is slated to become a mixed‑use urban hub that integrates residential, commercial and civic spaces in a pedestrian‑friendly environment. A brochure titled “DDA Towering Heights” will be posted on the DDA portal from 25 October 2025, and online registration for the project will begin on 31 October 2025.
When completed, the tower will rise 48 storeys to a height of 155 metres, making it the tallest building in the national capital, thedailyjagran.com said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone in December 2019. The project experienced several delays, but progress accelerated in June 2022 after Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena intervened and approvals were granted, thedailyjagran.com reported.
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