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Delhi Govt Notifies New Resettlement Policy for 2 Million Slum Dwellers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Delhi government has notified a new resettlement policy aimed at providing permanent housing to approximately 2 million residents of slums and bastis.
The Delhi government has officially notified a significant new resettlement policy designed to address the housing needs of slum and basti dwellers. This move marks a substantial step towards urban planning and social welfare in the National Capital Territory.
Under the newly announced framework, approximately 2 million people residing in informal settlements are expected to benefit from the provision of permanent, safe housing. The policy aims to transition these residents from precarious living conditions to structured residential units.
The notification of this policy highlights the government's focus on improving the quality of life for vulnerable urban populations. By targeting a specific demographic of two million individuals, the initiative seeks to provide long-term security and stability to families who have historically lacked access to formal housing infrastructure.
While specific implementation timelines and eligibility criteria details were part of the broader notification, the core objective remains the provision of 'safe shelter' (surakshit aashiyana) to the targeted population. This policy is expected to have a lasting impact on the demographic and social fabric of Delhi's urban areas.
Under the newly announced framework, approximately 2 million people residing in informal settlements are expected to benefit from the provision of permanent, safe housing. The policy aims to transition these residents from precarious living conditions to structured residential units.
The notification of this policy highlights the government's focus on improving the quality of life for vulnerable urban populations. By targeting a specific demographic of two million individuals, the initiative seeks to provide long-term security and stability to families who have historically lacked access to formal housing infrastructure.
While specific implementation timelines and eligibility criteria details were part of the broader notification, the core objective remains the provision of 'safe shelter' (surakshit aashiyana) to the targeted population. This policy is expected to have a lasting impact on the demographic and social fabric of Delhi's urban areas.