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How Delhi's new slum rehabilitation policy aims to reshape housing for families
Published 22 June 2026 ยท local
Delhi's new slum policy, approved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aims for large-scale redevelopment of informal settlements through public-private partnerships. The "Jahan Jhuggi Wahi
Delhi's new slum policy, approved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aims for large-scale redevelopment of informal settlements through public-private partnerships. The "Jahan Jhuggi Wahi Makan" initiative will provide permanent housing and essential civic infrastructure to an estimated four lakh families, with an extended eligibility cut-off of January 1, 2025. This ambitious urban renewal project seeks to unlock land value for financing and create integrated neighbourhoods.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 10:00 AM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 4:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Delhi's new slum policy, approved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aims for large-scale redevelopment of informal settlements through public-private partnerships.
The "Jahan Jhuggi Wahi Makan" initiative will provide permanent housing and essential civic infrastructure to an estimated four lakh families, with an extended eligibility cut-off of January 1, 2025. This ambitious urban renewal project seeks to unlock land value for financing and create integrated neighbourhoods.