The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), led by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, has unveiled a groundbreaking Special Housing Scheme aimed at improving the living standards of some of the most underserved residents of Delhi. This ambitious initiative marks a historic step toward addressing the housing needs of economically disadvantaged groups.
Central to the scheme is a generous 25% discount on housing units located in Narela, Siraspur, and Loknayakpuram. The beneficiaries of this discount include construction and building workers, beneficiaries of the PM-Vishwakarma and PM-SVAnidhi Schemes, as well as auto-rickshaw and cab drivers, women, SC/ST communities, war widows, ex-servicemen, gallantry honorees, and Divyangjan.
Lieutenant Governor Saxena emphasized the significance of providing homes for those who have traditionally built and maintained the homes of others. He pointed out the irony that construction workers, who play a vital role in urban development, often do not have homes of their own, leading to precarious living conditions. This initiative is poised to serve as a pivotal moment, allowing these groups to live with dignity and security.
The DDA also announced the 2025 Special Housing Scheme, which will make 110 flats available in desirable areas like Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, and Rohini. The initiative offers a valuable opportunity for individuals to own property in these well-connected localities.
Moreover, the Authority has approved a change of land use for a railway land parcel in Shakurbasti. This change, from transportation to residential use, is aimed at developing group housing projects, further contributing to the city’s housing stock. Additionally, the Authority has revised regulations concerning the establishment of fuel stations on private land and provided guidelines for the disposal of EWS units by developed entities.
Overall, these initiatives reflect a significant commitment by the DDA to meet the housing needs of Delhi’s less privileged citizens, aligning with the broader goal of ‘Housing for All”.
