DDA begins in-situ rehabilitation for 45 JJ clusters covering over one lakh people
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Urban planning and housing for the urban poor: a GS3 and Urban Governance case study.
Why in news
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) initiated in-situ rehabilitation for 45 JJ clusters to accommodate over one lakh people under the Master Plan for Delhi 2047.
Background
The DDA is rehabilitating 21,229 households across 135.74 acres. The project is divided into 15 projects and involves firms empanelled with the Department of Economic Affairs or National Land Monetisation Corporation.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyDDA: Delhi Development Authority is the primary agency for land use and development in Delhi.
- FactThe rehabilitation covers 45 JJ clusters and 21,229 households.
- FactThe project area spans 135.74 acres.
- BodyNational Land Monetisation Corporation: Anentity involved in the bidding process for feasibility reports.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the DDA's in-situ rehabilitation project in Delhi, consider the following statements:
- The project is being executed under the Master Plan for Delhi 2024.
- The project involves the rehabilitation of 45 JJ clusters.
- The rehabilitation covers a total area of 150 acres.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (a) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: It is being executed under the Master Plan for Delhi 2047. Statement 3 is incorrect: The project area spans 135.74 acres.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges and policy requirements for effective in-situ rehabilitation of JJ clusters in rapidly urbanizing metropolitan cities like Delhi.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory hurdle: Balancing land monetization goals with the constitutional right to adequate housing
- Logistical constraint: High density of JJ clusters complicating infrastructure integration and service delivery
Keywords: In-situ rehabilitation · Urban planning · JJ clusters · Land monetization · Master Plan
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