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Delhi approves ₹65 crore project to speed up PM‑Uday scheme for unauthorized colonies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 07:17 PM
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The central government has cleared a ₹65 crore initiative to fast‑track the PM‑Uday scheme, which aims to grant property rights to residents of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies.
New Delhi – The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has given the green light to a ₹65 crore vision project designed to accelerate the implementation of the PM‑Uday scheme in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies. The scheme, launched in 2023, seeks to regularise land tenure and provide legal ownership to millions of residents living in settlements that lack official approval.
Under the approved plan, funds will be channelled to survey existing colonies, resolve pending land disputes, and issue title deeds to eligible households. Officials say the accelerated timeline will help meet the government’s target of granting ownership to 1.5 million families by 2027.
The announcement was made during a press briefing in Delhi, where a senior ministry official highlighted that the project aligns with the broader objective of improving urban infrastructure and financial inclusion for low‑income groups. The scheme is expected to boost access to credit for beneficiaries, as property ownership often serves as collateral for loans.
While the initiative has been welcomed by many colony residents, some local activists caution that the process must be transparent to prevent irregularities. The ministry has promised regular monitoring and public reporting as the project moves forward.
Under the approved plan, funds will be channelled to survey existing colonies, resolve pending land disputes, and issue title deeds to eligible households. Officials say the accelerated timeline will help meet the government’s target of granting ownership to 1.5 million families by 2027.
The announcement was made during a press briefing in Delhi, where a senior ministry official highlighted that the project aligns with the broader objective of improving urban infrastructure and financial inclusion for low‑income groups. The scheme is expected to boost access to credit for beneficiaries, as property ownership often serves as collateral for loans.
While the initiative has been welcomed by many colony residents, some local activists caution that the process must be transparent to prevent irregularities. The ministry has promised regular monitoring and public reporting as the project moves forward.