Delhi's JJ clusters to get ₹441 crore facelift with 1,510 projects
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that development works worth ₹441.10 crore are currently underway in jhuggi-jhopdi (JJ) clusters across Delhi through the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB). The projects aim to improve the quality of life for lakhs of residents in these informal settlements.
The works include construction and repair of basic civic infrastructure, upgrading community buildings, improvements to drinking water supply and sewerage systems, development of lanes and internal roads, repair of drains, strengthening of street lighting and electrical infrastructure, construction of boundary walls and entrance gates, storm water drainage works, beautification of public spaces, and renovation of community toilets.
According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, a total of 1,510 development and construction works have been approved in JJ clusters for the financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Of these, 1,253 works worth ₹379.80 crore were approved in 2025-26, while 257 works worth ₹61.30 crore have been cleared so far in 2026-27.
The projects are being prioritised in areas such as Narela, Timarpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Azadpur, Bawana, Rohini, Seemapuri, Trilokpuri, Shahdara, Karawal Nagar, Sangam Vihar, Dwarka, and Najafgarh. The statement quoted Ms. Gupta as saying, “These projects reflect the government’s commitment to social justice, inclusive development and public welfare.”
The efforts through DUSIB aim to provide better civic amenities in JJ clusters, making neighbourhoods safer, cleaner, and more convenient for residents.
