Which of the following best describes the 'in-situ' slum rehabilitation model as implemented in the Kathputli Colony project?

Redeveloping the existing slum land by providing housing to residents while utilizing a portion of the land for commercial purposes.

Relocating slum dwellers to peripheral areas with permanent land titles.

Converting slum settlements into green zones and relocating residents to high-rise apartments outside city limits.

Providing cash transfers to slum dwellers to purchase housing in the open market.

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30 June 2026

Kathputli Colony slum rehabilitation

The Kathputli Colony project serves as a significant case study for the in-situ slum rehabilitation model and PPP implementation in urban development, which are directly relevant to GS2 and GS3 syllabus themes on welfare and inclusive growth.

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Kathputli Colony project is the first in-situ slum rehabilitation project in Delhi executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The project involves the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and a private developer, Raheja Developers.
Project terms: Developer constructs 2,800 EWS flats on 60% of the 12.89-acre land (free of cost to DDA) and retains 40% for remunerative housing and commercial use.
Displacement: Approximately 4,000 families were moved to transit camps in Anand Parbat between 2014 and 2017.
Issues reported: Delays in project completion, poor living conditions in transit camps (sanitation, water quality), and loss of livelihood for traditional performers.
Contractual constraints: Residents face potential disqualification from beneficiary lists if they are found absent from transit camps during inspections.
Policy context: The model is being integrated into the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, with the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) as the nodal agency for government land.

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This is day 3 of 3 in Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Development, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

Analyze the challenges associated with the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in the context of in-situ slum rehabilitation in urban India. 150 words

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Discuss the socio-economic implications of urban relocation projects on marginalized communities, specifically focusing on the disruption of traditional livelihoods and the right to adequate housing. 250 words

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Which of the following best describes the 'in-situ' slum rehabilitation model as implemented in the Kathputli Colony project?

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Delhi revives PPP slum revamp model; ‘magicians’ of Kathputli Colony still in transit

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