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22 June 2026

Housing and urban development in Dwarka

The topic provides a practical case study on the challenges of implementing inclusive urban housing policies and social integration, which is useful context for GS2 and GS3 questions on urban development and inclusive growth.

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Notes

  • DDA's Diwali Special Housing Scheme 2023 introduced mixed-income housing pockets in Dwarka, integrating EWS, LIG, and MIG flats within shared infrastructure.
  • Conflicts have emerged in projects like Dwarka Greens and Golf View Condos regarding the installation of fences separating EWS blocks from other income groups.
  • EWS residents argue that fencing violates the promise of an integrated estate and restricts access to common amenities like parks and community centres.
  • Legal disputes have arisen, with courts directing matters to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for mediation.
  • DDA regulations (Management and Disposal of Housing Estate Regulations, 1968) mandate composite housing societies for entire pockets, prohibiting subdivision.
  • Issues persist regarding the formation of Residents' Welfare Associations (RWAs), with instances of partial registration excluding EWS blocks.
  • Golf View Condos features a unique model where EWS units were sold to owners of luxury flats for their service staff, bypassing traditional subsidised pricing.
  • Urban development in Dwarka is influenced by improved connectivity (Delhi Metro, Dwarka Expressway, UER II), increasing demand for planned residential spaces.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges of implementing inclusive urban housing policies in India, with specific reference to the integration of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in mixed-income residential projects. 150 words
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  2. The concept of 'integrated neighbourhoods' is central to modern urban planning. Critically examine the role of regulatory bodies like RERA in ensuring equitable access to common infrastructure and preventing social stratification in state-sponsored housing schemes. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Management and Disposal of Housing Estate Regulations, 1968, how must a housing scheme developed by the DDA be managed?

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