NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited Swabhiman Apartments, a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) housing project in Jailorwala Bagh, Ashok Vihar, on Thursday. He engaged with residents to gain first-hand insights on living conditions, civic amenities, and maintenance issues.
The visit was motivated by a commitment to citizen-centric governance. Post-interaction, the LG instructed relevant departments to prioritize addressing residents’ concerns, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained living environment.
Swabhiman Apartments is one of the flagship initiatives under the Prime Minister’s vision of “Jahan Jhuggi, Wahin Makan,” which aims to rehabilitate residents from jhuggi-jhopri clusters through in-situ redevelopment.
Residents expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister for facilitating their transition from informal settlements to permanent homes with enhanced civic amenities. However, they raised concerns about issues such as seepage in certain flats, inadequate garbage management, irregular lift functionality in several towers, and disturbances caused by miscreants in the area, an official stated.
In light of these issues, the LG has directed the DDA, district administration, and Delhi Police to address them as a matter of priority. He emphasized that Swabhiman Apartments symbolize transformative infrastructure, and neglecting maintenance could undermine these landmark projects.
The housing complex features modern pucca multi-storey residential units with ownership rights, designed to offer dignified and secure housing for economically weaker segments. Officials noted that this project significantly enhances the quality of life for marginalized communities.
Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 1,675 new flats in Swabhiman Apartments and handed keys to eligible beneficiaries, marking the successful completion of DDA’s second in-situ slum rehabilitation project.
