New Delhi, June 23: The Delhi government has announced that residents living in slum clusters established before January 1 of last year will be eligible for rehabilitation, marking a significant step towards improving housing security and living conditions for thousands of families in the national capital.
Under the proposed initiative, eligible residents will be rehabilitated through planned housing measures aimed at providing safer and more dignified living environments. The move is expected to benefit families residing in informal settlements while supporting the city’s broader urban development objectives.
Officials stated that the policy seeks to balance infrastructure development with the welfare of vulnerable communities by ensuring that eligible residents are not left without shelter during redevelopment and relocation efforts.
The rehabilitation programme is expected to include verification of eligibility, identification of beneficiaries, and the implementation of housing solutions in accordance with government guidelines. Authorities emphasized that the initiative is focused on improving quality of life and providing long-term housing stability for affected residents.
The announcement has been welcomed as a step towards inclusive urban development, recognising the housing needs of economically weaker sections while facilitating planned growth across the city.
The Delhi government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that redevelopment projects are carried out with adequate safeguards for residents and with a focus on sustainable and people-centric urban planning.
