IndiaPosted at: Nov 5 2026 8:06PM


Delhi govt's new slum rehabilitation policy assures permanent homes to fives lakh families, 20 lakh people to benefit

New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) In a major Diwali announcement, the Delhi government has notified a new slum rehabilitation policy aimed at providing permanent housing to nearly five lakh families, potentially benefiting around 20 lakh people living in unauthorised slum settlements across the national capital.
The Delhi Slum and Jhuggi Jhopri Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy, 2026, seeks to accelerate the implementation of the ‘Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makan’ scheme, with eligible families living in slum clusters established before January 1, 2025, brought under its ambit.
Announcing the notification, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government's approach was not simply to remove slum settlements but to ensure that people living there get permanent homes and an opportunity to lead a dignified life.
"Our objective is not merely to remove slums or redevelop settlements, but to ensure that eligible families get permanent homes where they can live safely and peacefully with their children, with greater stability and a better future," she said.
A key feature of the policy is the priority accorded to in-situ rehabilitation, under which eligible beneficiaries will be provided alternative accommodation at the existing settlement site or within a radius of three kilometres, wherever feasible.
The provision is intended to prevent displacement of families from their workplaces, children's schools and established social networks.
The policy provides for one-bedroom, hall and kitchen (1-BHK) residential units, along with supporting infrastructure such as schools, Anganwadi centres, healthcare facilities and playgrounds.
The government aims to ensure that rehabilitation goes beyond providing housing and creates a more comprehensive living environment for the beneficiaries.
In a significant safeguard, eligible families living in slum settlements existing before January 1, 2025, will not be removed without being provided alternative accommodation, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility conditions.
The policy also addresses cases where separate families occupy different floors of the same dwelling. Such households may be considered for separate housing units if they independently satisfy the eligibility and documentation requirements.
Special provisions have been incorporated for families having persons with disabilities. Eligible beneficiaries in this category will receive priority for ground-floor accommodation, subject to certification requirements and availability.
Housing units allotted to married couples will be registered jointly in their names.
The rehabilitation framework also seeks to address the difficulties families may face during redevelopment.
In projects undertaken under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, developers will be responsible for arranging temporary housing or rental accommodation for affected families, or extending financial assistance towards rent.
They will also have to ensure the availability of basic services during the redevelopment period.
To ensure that residential complexes remain functional after allotment, the government has provided for maintenance of common infrastructure, services and security arrangements for five years from the date of the first allotment.
Thereafter, beneficiary associations will be involved in managing common facilities.
Transparency in the allotment process is another key component of the policy. Houses will be distributed through a computerised draw of lots, while a grievance redressal and appeal mechanism will allow eligible applicants to raise objections and seek corrective action.
A centralised Geographic Information System (GIS)-based digital platform will also be developed to monitor rehabilitation projects, maintain beneficiary records and oversee allotments.
The system is expected to help prevent duplicate allotments and improve monitoring.
Emphasising the social and economic contribution of slum-dwelling families to Delhi, Gupta said those who had helped build and develop the capital through their hard work were equally entitled to secure housing and a dignified life.
"Poor and hardworking families living in Delhi have made a significant contribution to the development and growth of the national capital. Those who have helped build and advance the city through their labour, sweat and hard work have an equal right to a dignified life and secure housing," she said.
The Chief Minister said the policy was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Antyodaya and Garib Kalyan, under which the welfare of the poorest sections of society remains a priority.
Describing the notification as an important step towards transforming the lives of lakhs of families, Gupta said the government was committed to ensuring that eligible beneficiaries received not just a roof over their heads but also access to better facilities, security and opportunities.
"Our Government is committed to securing a better future for every eligible underprivileged family in Delhi, guided by the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’," she said.
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