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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicDDA housing

Topic: DDA housing

Delhi elderly have a lift problem. And they are fighting neighbours in RWA groups, courts

Delhi’s lift policy was meant to make life easier for the elderly, but it’s pitted neighbours against each other. Some need lifts for mobility, others fear losing light and privacy.

DDA turned into Delhi Destruction Authority & why we applaud the market taking revenge

A DDA flat was a privilege in a city where almost nobody could build anything. Its inventory of unsold flats now exceeds 40,000 at a value of Rs 18,000 crore, and it's still building more.

No reduction in DDA’s liabilities of over Rs 10,000 cr since 2022, unsold housing inventory to blame

Delhi Development Authority has been left with 16,000 unsold houses, with another 24,000 yet to be put on sale. It has now fixed revenue target at Rs 4,600 cr for upcoming housing scheme.

‘Nudge to adapt to new living conditions’ — DDA may get NGO to ‘teach’ EWS residents civic awareness

Delhi Development Authority officials say the likely awareness building will include education on 'proper disposal of waste & its segregation at source”, as well as need for schooling for kids.

DDA proposes tweaks in slum redevelopment policy to lure pvt players, make it more commercially viable

While the proposals increase maximum remunerative component given to developers to 50% from current 40%, minimum plot area for rehabilitation reduced to 50% from present 60%.

Decades-old rule set to go, you’ll soon be able to buy DDA flat even if you own a house in Delhi

Delhi Development Authority awaits housing ministry nod to implement relaxation. Moved aimed at ensuring that fresh housing stock does not go unsold while old inventory is piling up.

1st come 1st served, quick online bookings — DDA woos buyers with new scheme, but it’s all old inventory

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is trying to attract more buyers for its housing schemes, which have seen low public interest in...

On Camera

The Supreme Court is losing its credibility. It should frighten us all—Maneka Gandhi

The dogs will survive whatever orders are passed. But institutions are more fragile than we imagine. Once lost, the trust they embody takes generations to rebuild.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.