The flats, as they stand now, aren’t safe for habitation, lack amenities & are in far-flung areas. With less than 10% being allotted, it’s now being suggested they be given out on rent.
Slum areas in parts of Capital are under scanner after L-G Saxena directed police to initiate ‘strict action’ against ‘illegal Bangladeshi immigrants’. Drive to check documents is on.
As the two-decade-old Dharavi redevelopment project stumbles to take off, it has once again become a key bone of contention between Mahayuti & MVA ahead of Maharashtra's assembly polls.
SC says that though the Act is beneficial, its 'propensity and proclivity to generate litigation is worrisome', adding that reviewing implementation is an integral part of Rule of Law.
BJP is hoping to get support of slum clusters, a strong AAP support base, to counter AAP-Congress alliance. However, all parties fear low voter turnout can impact poll outcome.
Housing & Land Rights Network report shows demolition drives disproportionately affect the poor. Major reasons for evictions include anti-encroachment drive, beautification & infra projects.
The India Infrastructure Report 2023, released by former vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu, calls for radical reforms in urban planning and development to address the issue of slums and sprawl.
Paper published by New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Social and Economic Progress looks at dataset of past 30 yrs to suggest ways to make housing in India more affordable.
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.
Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.
With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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