Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 3,024 newly constructed flats for economically weaker section (EWS) families in south Delhi’s Kalkaji Extension on Wednesday, officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
The flats were built by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) as part of the city’s first in-situ redevelopment project, with two more currently under construction in Kathputli Colony and Jailorwala Bagh.
“In line with the vision of the Prime Minister to provide housing for all, in-situ slum rehabilitation in 376 Jhuggi Jhopri clusters is being undertaken by Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The objective of the rehabilitation project is to provide a better and healthy living environment to the residents of Jhuggi Jhopri clusters, with proper amenities and facilities,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
Residents of nearby Bhoomiheen Camp have been assigned the flats. After they move to the new flats, their cluster will be demolished to make way for Phase II of the project, which will provide housing for the residents of Navjeevan and Jawahar Camps.
“Phase I of the project has been completed and 3,024 flats are ready to move in. These flats have been constructed at a cost of about ₹345 crore and are equipped with all civic amenities… The allotment of flats will provide the people with ownership titles as well as a sense of security,” the PMO statement said.