New Delhi:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday directed officials of DUSIB and DSIIDC that any problems coming in the implementation of the ‘Jahan Jhuggi, Wahin Makan’ scheme should be brought to his notice ‘so that they can be effectively removed and families can be shifted to their new homes.’
Kejriwal held a review meeting on the progress of the flats being constructed under the scheme for families living in slums. During the meeting, the CM directed the officials to expedite the allocation of flats prepared under the scheme. Cabinet Minister Satyendra Jain was present in the meeting.
On the occasion, DUSIB officials informed the CM that construction of 18,084 flats was underway. These flats are almost ready. Officials in the meeting also noted that 34,260 flats are being built by DSIIDC. Of this, 17,660 flats are ready, while 16,600 flats are under construction. Apart from this, the officials informed the CM that 4833 flats have been allotted to the homeless families living in slums, while the process of allocation of 7031 flats is underway and will be completed soon.
According to a statement released by the Delhi government, it is going to provide flats in different areas of Delhi to the families living in slums under the ‘Jahan Jhuggi, Wahin Makan’ scheme. Under the scheme, 52,344 flats are being built in the first phase by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) and DSIIDC.
“89,400 flats are to be built in three phases for the homeless families living in slums under the scheme. These flats will be built on 237 acres of land in various areas of Delhi. The Delhi government is building 52,344 flats in the first phase. They are set to be completed and allotted by 2022.
“In the second phase about 18,000 flats are to be built. The remaining flats are to be built in the third phase on the land that will be vacant after shifting homeless families to the flats built in the first two phases. The target is to complete the three phases by 2025,” added the statement.
