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The Delhi government is working on a revised slum rehabilitation policy aimed at improving living conditions through better housing and integrated infrastructure. The plan includes in-situ redevelopment, along with facilities such as shopping complexes, parking spaces, e-rickshaw charging points, schools and sanitation services. It also looks at addressing issues seen in earlier relocation projects and vacant EWS housing. With around 675 slum clusters in the capital, the policy aims to create more practical and accessible housing while ensuring connectivity to livelihoods and basic services.
The Delhi government is in the process of finalising a new policy for slum rehabilitation and resettlement, with a focus on improving housing quality and ensuring access to essential services. The proposed framework aims to move beyond basic housing by integrating infrastructure and community facilities within redevelopment projects. Advertisement
Under the plan, authorities are considering the inclusion of amenities such as shopping complexes, dedicated parking areas and e-rickshaw charging points. The policy also proposes schools, Jan Suvidha Kendras and improved sanitation facilities, including dedicated provisions for women. These additions are intended to address daily needs within the same locality and reduce dependency on distant facilities.
A key feature of the policy is the focus on in-situ rehabilitation, where slum clusters are redeveloped at the same location as far as possible. This approach is being prioritised to ensure that residents are not displaced far from their workplaces. Earlier relocation-based housing in areas such as Narela and Bawana saw limited occupancy, mainly due to poor connectivity and lack of nearby employment opportunities, which affected the success of those projects.
Delhi has around 675 slum clusters, making rehabilitation a large-scale urban challenge. Previous policies, including the Slum & JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, faced issues related to strict eligibility norms, delays in allotment and underutilisation of constructed housing. A significant number of EWS flats remained vacant over the years due to these gaps.
In parallel, the government has been working on improving existing housing stock. Around 18,000 flats across different locations have been identified for repair and upgradation. The work includes fixing basic infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems and public amenities, as several older rehabilitation colonies have reported problems like waterlogging, poor sanitation and structural wear and tear.
The revised policy is also expected to address the issue of unused EWS housing by simplifying procedures and improving access. Officials have indicated that the new framework will try to combine residential development with economic and mobility infrastructure, so that rehabilitation projects remain functional in the long term.
Overall, the plan reflects a shift towards more practical planning, where housing is supported by services, connectivity and livelihood access rather than being treated as a standalone solution.
Source PTI
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