High rises for Delhi’s bureaucrats planned in Defence Colony, Mayur Vihar

Delhi's government is set to transform several public housing colonies in Defence Colony, Mayur Vihar, and Bahapur into modern, high-rise residential complexes. The project aims to revitalize these areas using the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy, allowing for a mix of residential and commercial spaces. PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced plans to demolish existing flats and construct new multi-story buildings that meet TOD guidelines.

Key redevelopment sites include Gulabi Bagh in North Delhi, Kalyanwas in Mayur Vihar, and Bahapur near Defence Colony. Gulabi Bagh and Kalyanwas will have commercial spaces developed alongside residential areas, following a 10% commercial usage mandate set by the TOD policy. The Bahapur project will be purely residential.

Each site's projected development includes:

- Gulabi Bagh: 2.25 crore sq ft of space

- Kalyanwas: 70 lakh sq ft of space

- Bahapur: 4 lakh sq ft of space

Revenue generated from these developments will help fund the construction of the new Delhi Secretariat complex at ITO. The entire Floor Area Ratio (FAR) will be used at Gulabi Bagh and Kalyanwas, resulting in high-rise buildings, while only a portion will be reserved for government officials and staff. The remaining units will be sold to recover redevelopment costs.

The government aims to address the poor condition of existing government accommodations, making it difficult for officials to find suitable housing. The redevelopment plan seeks to provide better living conditions for Delhi's bureaucrats and staff. Officials will market the available flats for sale, both in the open market and to specific buyers like central government departments, PSUs, and private players. The bidding process for private sector participation will be held on a competitive basis.