With reference to the proposed safety measures for Delhi Development Authority (DDA) buildings, consider the following statements: 1. Safety audits are proposed for buildings exceeding 50 years of age. 2. The proposal includes a redevelopment fund for proactive maintenance and reconstruction. 3. The safety audits are proposed to be conducted every twenty years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, announced plans

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Statutory, regulatory & quasi-judicial bodies· Prelims + Mains· 8 September 2026

Urban Governance and infrastructure safety: a key GS2 and GS3 topic regarding urban planning and public safety.

Why in news

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced a plan for regular safety audits and a redevelopment fund for Delhi Development Authority (DDA) buildings over 50 years old following a fatal collapse in Satya Niketan.

Background

The proposal includes safety audits every three to ten years for DDA buildings exceeding 50 years of age. A redevelopment fund is proposed to facilitate proactive maintenance and reconstruction of these structures.

Facts for Prelims

BodyDelhi Development Authority (DDA): The body responsible for planning and development in Delhi
FactSafety audits proposed for buildings over 50 years old
FactAudit frequency proposed every three to ten years

Prelims practice question

With reference to the proposed safety measures for Delhi Development Authority (DDA) buildings, consider the following statements:

Safety audits are proposed for buildings exceeding 50 years of age.
The proposal includes a redevelopment fund for proactive maintenance and reconstruction.
The safety audits are proposed to be conducted every twenty years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states audits are proposed every three to ten years.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the institutional mechanisms required to ensure the structural integrity of aging urban infrastructure in rapidly expanding metropolitan areas like Delhi.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Regulatory oversight: Lack of mandatory periodic structural audits for private and public buildings
Fiscal framework: Need for dedicated revolving funds to bridge the gap between maintenance costs and municipal budgets

Keywords: Urban Governance · Infrastructure Integrity · Public Safety · Urban Planning · Asset Management

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