Delhi to Spend ₹441 Crore on JJ Cluster Upgrades in Dwarka and Other Areas

On Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) is prioritizing civic infrastructure development works in the jhuggi-jhopdi (JJ) clusters of Dwarka and other select areas across the city. The initiative involves 1,510 development and construction projects worth ₹441.10 crore scheduled over the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years to upgrade basic amenities for lakhs of residents.

The massive infrastructure push aims to improve the quality of life in these clusters by upgrading community buildings, drinking water supply, and sewerage systems. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office, the projects will also focus on developing lanes and internal roads, repairing drains, strengthening street lighting, constructing boundary walls, and renovating community toilets.

A breakdown of the budget reveals that 1,253 development and construction works worth ₹379.80 crore were approved for the 2025-26 financial year. For the 2026-27 financial year, 257 works worth ₹61.30 crore have been cleared so far, bringing the total allocation to ₹441.10 crore across both years.

The Delhi government is prioritizing these upgrades in several key areas. Alongside Dwarka, the priority list includes Najafgarh, Narela, Timarpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Azadpur, Bawana, Rohini, Seemapuri, Trilokpuri, Shahdara, Karawal Nagar, and Sangam Vihar.

Chief Minister Gupta stated that the projects are designed to make local neighbourhoods safer, cleaner, and more convenient for residents. She noted that the initiative reflects the government's commitment to social justice, inclusive development, and public welfare.

The physical works under this initiative will also include storm water drainage improvements, the beautification of public spaces, and the reinforcement of electrical infrastructure to enhance overall safety and convenience for the local population.