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Govt Restructures Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry

Representative AI Image NEW DELHI: The Union government has reorganized the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by establishing two distinct departments: the Department of Capital Development and the Department of Urban Development, as per a recent gazette notification. The Department of Capital Development will oversee functions associated with the national capital and the Union government. Its responsibilities include managing the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Union government buildings, land acquisition, and development within the National Capital Territory, as well as planning for the National Capital Region (NCR). The…

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DDA Housing Scheme: 1,200 Flats at 25% Off in Narela, Delhi

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has introduced the ‘DDA Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026,’ featuring a 25% discount on over 1,200 ready-to-move flats in Narela, as announced by officials on Wednesday. In celebration of the 80th Independence Day, the DDA has launched a special housing scheme tailored for serving and retired government employees, as well as working professionals. The initiative aims to enhance home ownership accessibility for professionals while continuing DDA’s mission of promoting planned urban development and inclusive growth in the capital. The scheme includes more than 1,200 ready-to-move flats available in 1BHK, 2BHK, and 3BHK…

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Delhi to issue smart property cards in Lal Dora areas soon: CM

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is surveying Lal Dora areas (village Abadi land) to create digital records, with plans to issue smart property cards to owners, addressing a longstanding issue, as stated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday. Gupta noted that 48 villages are included in the SWAMITVA scheme, established through an agreement with the Survey of India. Surveys in 30 of these villages have been finalized, and their respective property cards have been developed. The government will provide SVAMITVA PVC property cards as per UIDAI standards. These cards will include data such as the Property…

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₹31,000 Crore Approved for Urban Challenge Fund: MoHUA

NEW DELHI: The Urban Challenge Fund has approved projects worth ₹31,000 crore within just 20-25 days after finalizing its guidelines, according to D Thara, additional secretary at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. At a FICCI conference, Thara noted that 44% of the funding for the approved projects is sourced from non-banking financial companies, while public-private partnerships contribute 22%. Bonds represent 5-7% of the financing, with commercial banks providing the remainder. Sanjay Kulshrestha, chairman and managing director of HUDCO, emphasized that cities contribute 60-70% of India’s GDP while occupying only about 3% of its land. He highlighted that the…

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Divyansh Group Buys Ghaziabad Land for ₹128 Crore

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Divyansh Group has successfully acquired a 12,868 sq metre land parcel located in Koyal Enclave, Ghaziabad, via an auction organized by the Ghaziabad Development Authority. The acquisition cost approximately ₹128 crore, and the land will be transformed into a plotted residential project with a projected sales potential exceeding ₹200 crore. The company anticipates launching the project in the third quarter of the current financial year. The acquisition notably enhances the company’s development pipeline within the National Capital Region. Published On Jul 21, 2026 at 02:26 PM IST Join a community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe…

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Lenskart Leases 88,343 Sq Ft Office in Delhi Aerocity

NEW DELHI: Lenskart Solutions has signed a lease for 88,343 sq ft of office space at Worldmark 6, Aerocity, Delhi, from Alborz Developers, as per lease documents obtained from Propstack, a real estate data analytics company. The leased area consists of the entire eighth floor, including Units 1 and 2, designated for office use. This marks a new lease agreement. The lease commenced on April 1, 2026, and spans nine years. Lenskart will begin with a monthly rent of ₹210 per sq ft, resulting in an estimated monthly cost of around ₹1.86 crore. Propstack estimates the overall rental value for…

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Delhi Development Body Flats: Permissible Alterations with Conditions

Representative AI Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has updated its policy on permissions and regularizations for modifications to flats. This allows owners of top-floor flats in low-rise housing blocks to construct specific permanent structures, under certain conditions. This marks the DDA’s first revision of its housing policy since 2007. The revised policy, developed in consultation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, permits owners of flats in two-, three-, and four-story buildings to build permanent structures over areas created by enclosing courtyards or the resulting terrace from the floor below. The aim is to increase usable…

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Delhi Minister Speeds Up Allotment of 7,400 EWS Flats

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: On Thursday, Delhi’s Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood announced that the city government is accelerating the upgrade and allocation of over 7,400 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats in Bhalswa. He emphasized that the homes will be expanded to enhance living conditions for beneficiaries. During an inspection of the ongoing renovation at the housing project, Sood indicated that current flats are being redesigned with an increased carpet area of about four to five square meters, aiming to meet the standards set by the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This initiative encompasses over 7,400 EWS homes, with…

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Delhi government probes building plans approved without IFC fee

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has initiated an investigation into residential, commercial, and group housing projects where building plans might have been approved over the past five years without the necessary payment of the Infrastructure Development Charge (IFC). Officials estimate this lapse has led to a substantial revenue loss, amounting to thousands of crores of rupees. According to DJB minister Parvesh Verma, the inquiry was prompted by allegations of irregularities. Initial findings suggest that numerous applicants secured building plan approvals from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) using official DJB letterheads instead of obtaining valid no-objection certificates (NOCs) to confirm…

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Delhi Development Body’s Revenue Soars 120% in Q1 FY27

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) reported a remarkable revenue of ₹1,020 crores from housing sales in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, as stated by officials on Thursday. This revenue represents a significant increase from the previous year, which saw sales of only ₹462 crores. The DDA noted that “Robust demand for housing across all segments led to the sale of 1,284 flats during this period, contributing to the ₹1,020 crores in revenue. This indicates a growing confidence among the public in our housing initiatives.” The surge in revenue is attributed to a consistent focus on…