Delhi slum rehab: How Bill in Assembly may bring more settlements into redevelopment net
The Delhi government is set to enhance rehabilitation efforts for jhuggi-jhopri settlements by shifting the eligibility cut-off date from 2006 to 2025, enabling additional clusters to qualify. This regulation encourages private firms and cooperatives to engage in redevelopment initiatives, while the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board oversees the relocation and upgrading processes. Residents…
The Delhi government has introduced a bill in the Assembly that could expand the scope of jhuggi-jhopri settlements eligible for rehabilitation schemes. Currently, the cut-off date for identifying these clusters is January 1, 2006, but the new bill would push it to January 1, 2025. This change would allow settlements established between 2006 and 2025 to be considered for rehabilitation, potentially benefiting many more slum dwellers.
The bill also permits private companies or slum cooperatives to participate in redevelopment projects. While the move could significantly increase the financial burden on the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), it aims to improve basic facilities like toilets, water supply, and paved streets in these areas.
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