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26 June 2026

DDA demolition drive in Yamuna Bazar

The topic provides relevant context for discussing the tension between disaster mitigation, urban planning, and the rights of vulnerable populations, though it lacks the scale of a landmark policy or court judgment to warrant a higher score.

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Notes

  • DDA conducted a demolition drive in the Yamuna Bazar area to clear settlements on floodplains.
  • The drive affected 310 families who had been issued multiple eviction notices starting May 7.
  • The action was initiated following an order from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
  • The DDMA order cited the risk of loss of life, property, and cattle due to potential monsoon flooding as the primary reason for eviction.
  • The DDA was held responsible by the DDMA for any future damages if encroachments on the floodplains were not removed.
  • Residents reported a lack of alternative housing or rehabilitation arrangements provided by the authorities.
  • The affected population included families whose livelihoods were historically linked to the river ecosystem and funeral rites at the ghats.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges of balancing urban development and disaster management with the rehabilitation of vulnerable populations living in flood-prone areas. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of Disaster Management Authorities in urban planning and the legal implications of clearing encroachments on river floodplains in the context of climate-induced flood risks. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which authority issued the directive to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to reclaim the Yamuna floodplain land due to monsoon flood risks?

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