Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy for Delhi
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Poverty, hunger & nutrition· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Delhi government introduced a new slum rehabilitation policy replacing the 2015 policy to provide pucca houses to nearly 20 lakh slum dwellers by 2025.
Background
The new policy extends eligibility cut-off dates for slum dwellers to ensure broader inclusion. It utilizes a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for rehabilitation in five districts, as directed by the Union Home Minister.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTarget population for slum rehabilitation in Delhi: nearly 20 lakh people.
- FactPolicy target completion year: 2025.
- BodyPPP Model: A collaborative framework where private entities provide infrastructure/funding while the government provides land/regulatory support.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of in-situ slum rehabilitation in urban centers and evaluate the effectiveness of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in addressing urban poverty.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Land acquisition hurdles: Complexity of identifying and clearing titles for fragmented urban slum parcels.
- Infrastructure strain: Pressure on municipal services like sewage and electricity in high-density in-situ relocation sites.
- Financing gap: Dependency on private capital and the risk of commercialization of affordable housing units.
Keywords: In-situ rehabilitation · Urban poverty · Public-Private Partnership · Affordable housing · Urban planning
More Social Justice notes
- After Lucknow Tragedy, Delhi Orders Safety Inspection Of 923 Coaching Centres · 25 June 2026
- Symbolism or substance? T.N.’s public health professionals question gold ring scheme · 25 June 2026
- Madras High Court rules no right to permanent job via MGNREGA, says schemes must evolve with tech · 24 June 2026
- Bombay High Court says shared auto not 'workplace' under PoSH Act, sets aside ICC order · 24 June 2026
- ‘Which subject do you find toughest’: Gujarat education minister reaches out to school dropouts, at their doorstep · 24 June 2026
- Rs 10 lakh medical cover per family in new scheme for construction workers in Delhi · 24 June 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.