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Delhi unveils slum rehabilitation scheme to provide permanent homes to 5 lakh families
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:32 AM
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The Delhi government announced a new slum rehabilitation policy that pledges permanent housing for 5 lakh families living in informal settlements.
Delhi's administration has introduced a comprehensive slum rehabilitation policy aimed at delivering permanent houses to five lakh families currently residing in informal colonies. The announcement, reported by India Today, underscores the government's commitment to address long‑standing housing shortages among the city's most vulnerable residents.
The scheme is positioned as a large‑scale effort to replace temporary structures with durable, legally sanctioned dwellings. While specific construction timelines were not disclosed, officials indicated that the program will be rolled out in phases, prioritising areas with the highest density of slum dwellings.
If fully implemented, the policy could significantly alter the urban landscape, providing secure tenure and improved living conditions for millions. The initiative also aligns with broader national objectives to upgrade urban infrastructure and reduce the prevalence of unsafe housing.
The scheme is positioned as a large‑scale effort to replace temporary structures with durable, legally sanctioned dwellings. While specific construction timelines were not disclosed, officials indicated that the program will be rolled out in phases, prioritising areas with the highest density of slum dwellings.
If fully implemented, the policy could significantly alter the urban landscape, providing secure tenure and improved living conditions for millions. The initiative also aligns with broader national objectives to upgrade urban infrastructure and reduce the prevalence of unsafe housing.