Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Development

3 entries over 7 days, from 24 June 2026 to 30 June 2026.

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24 June

Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation Policy

The Delhi government has revised the cut-off date for eligibility under the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026.
The new cut-off date for eligibility is January 1, 2025, replacing the previous date of January 1, 2015.
Approximately 20 lakh residents living in unauthorized jhuggi-jhopdi (JJ) clusters are impacted by this policy revision.
The government is evaluating a proposal to include members of the same family residing in separate units within a slum under the rehabilitation framework.
Inclusion of separate family units in the rehabilitation framework is proposed to be subject to the payment of specific charges.

02
27 June

Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) is executing development projects in JJ clusters across Delhi.
Total project value: ₹441.10 crore covering financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Total works approved: 1,510 projects (1,253 in 2025-26 worth ₹379.80 crore; 257 in 2026-27 worth ₹61.30 crore).
Scope of work: Civic infrastructure, community buildings, drinking water, sewerage, internal roads, street lighting, drainage, and community toilets.
Target areas include Narela, Timarpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Azadpur, Bawana, Rohini, Seemapuri, Trilokpuri, Shahdara, Karawal Nagar, Sangam Vihar, Dwarka, and Najafgarh.

03
30 June

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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Analyze the challenges associated with the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in the context of in-situ slum rehabilitation in urban India. 150 words · 30 June
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 · 30 June
Discuss the role of urban local bodies and specialized agencies like DUSIB in addressing the infrastructure deficit in informal settlements. How does such targeted intervention contribute to inclusive urban development? 150 words · 27 June
Discuss the challenges associated with urban slum rehabilitation policies in metropolitan cities. How do revised cut-off dates for eligibility impact the socio-economic integration of migrant populations in urban centers? 150 words · 24 June
Critically examine the role of state-led rehabilitation and relocation policies in addressing the housing crisis in India's rapidly urbanizing landscape. To what extent does the formalization of informal settlements through policy interventions ensure the right to dignified housing under Article 21 of the Constitution? 250 words · 24 June

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