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13 July 2026

Delhi urban development and infrastructure projects

The topic involves specific government schemes like PM-UDAY and SASCI, which are directly relevant to urban governance, welfare delivery, and infrastructure development policies in the UPSC GS2 syllabus.

1 min read Day 2 of 6 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana) aims to grant property rights to residents of unauthorised colonies.
  • Revised regulations (April 6, 2026) allow regularisation of 1,511 out of 1,731 unauthorised colonies on an 'as-is, where-is' basis without requiring approved layout plans.
  • Implementation mechanism: Revenue Department as nodal agency, with PM-UDAY cells in all 13 districts headed by Additional District Magistrates.
  • Proposed ₹100 crore funding for Phase 1: ₹65 crore for DRISHTI-based land survey/mapping, ₹25 crore for administrative cells, and ₹10 crore for public awareness.
  • Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme: Central government approved 28 projects worth ₹1,647 crore for Delhi, with an additional ₹756 crore incentive.
  • SASCI projects include metro expansion, Barapullah elevated corridor, Karawal Nagar flyover, and EV charging infrastructure.
  • DDA Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Mandates removal of encroachments and unauthorised constructions within 72 hours of detection using flying squads, quick response teams, and geo-tagged monitoring.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 6 in Delhi urban infrastructure and municipal governance reforms, which has been running since 11 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the 'as-is, where-is' approach in the regularisation of unauthorised urban colonies. How does this policy shift impact urban governance and the socio-economic security of residents? 150 words
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  2. The integration of modern technology like DRISHTI-based mapping and geo-tagged monitoring is essential for effective urban land management. Analyze the role of such digital interventions in curbing illegal encroachments and streamlining urban planning in metropolitan cities. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment' (SASCI) scheme is primarily designed to:

  2. Under the revised PM-UDAY scheme, what is the primary criterion for the regularisation of unauthorised colonies in Delhi?

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