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Ahead of Delhi polls, DDA launches special scheme for construction workers — 700 flats at 25% discount

The DDA is also collaborating with financial institutions for on-the-spot financing initiatives.

Approving the scheme at a meeting Monday, Lt-Governor VK Saxena, who serves as the Chairman of DDA, said this decision will “prove a monumental turning point in the lives of such people". (File)

Ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi next year, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Monday launched a special scheme to offer 700 flats in Narela to construction workers at a discounted price. The planning and development agency has also introduced discounts for other categories for its flats at three locations across the Capital.

Under the Special Housing Scheme, the DDA will be offering a 25% discount on 700 flats in the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category in Sector G2, Narela, to construction workers and beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme.

Construction workers should be registered under the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (DBOCWWB). The DDA is also collaborating with financial institutions for on-the-spot financing initiatives. Registration under the scheme will only be allowed till March 31 next year.

Approving the scheme at a meeting Monday, Lt-Governor VK Saxena, who serves as the Chairman of DDA, said this decision will “prove a monumental turning point in the lives of such people, who would be able to live a life of dignity and earn their livelihood.”

A 25% discount will also be offered to one-fourth of the available flats of all categories in Narela, Low-Income Group (LIG) flats in Siraspur, LIG flats in Loknayak Puram, as well as 10% of Middle-Income Group flats in Loknayak Puram.

The nod for the discount comes under the DDA Sasta Ghar Housing Scheme and Madhyam Vargiya Housing Scheme 2024 for auto-rickshaw drivers (permit holders), cab drivers, women, SC/ST, war widows, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, and gallantry award recipients and beneficiaries of PM-SVAnidhi Scheme.

The flats at the three locations will be available for the applicants on a first-come, first-served basis till March 31.

Devansh Mittal

Devansh Mittal is a trainee correspondent with The Indian Express. He studied political science at Ashoka University. He can be reached at devansh.mittal@expressindia.com. ... Read More

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