PM Modi To Inaugurate Flats And Lay Foundation For Major Development Projects In Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar, to inaugurate 1,675 newly constructed flats under the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 12:10 PM. Following this, at 12:45 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects across Delhi.

Key Highlights of the Visit

1. In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project at Ashok Vihar:
   • 1,675 Flats: Newly constructed for dwellers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters.
   • Affordable Contribution: Beneficiaries will pay only ₹1.42 lakh for the flat and ₹30,000 for five years of maintenance, covering less than 7% of the ₹25 lakh construction cost per flat.
   • Second Successful Project: Marks the completion of the second In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).
   • Objective: To provide better living environments with modern amenities for JJ cluster residents.
2. Urban Redevelopment Projects:
   • World Trade Centre (WTC), Nauroji Nagar:
     • Replaces over 600 old quarters with 34 lakh square feet of premium commercial space.
     • Incorporates green practices like zero-discharge concepts, solar energy, and rainwater harvesting.
   • General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA), Sarojini Nagar:
     • Includes 28 towers with over 2,500 residential units.
     • Features eco-conscious designs, rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, and solar-powered waste compactors.
3. CBSE Integrated Office Complex, Dwarka:
   • Built at a cost of ₹300 crore.
   • Equipped with offices, an auditorium, an advanced data center, and comprehensive water management systems.
   • Constructed to Platinum Rating standards of the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
4. Development Projects for Delhi University:
   • Foundation stones to be laid for projects worth over ₹600 crore, including:
     • Eastern Campus, Surajmal Vihar, East Delhi.
     • Western Campus, Dwarka, Delhi.
     • Veer Savarkar College, Roshanpura, Najafgarh, with state-of-the-art education facilities.

Focus on Sustainable and Inclusive Development

The initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to modernizing urban infrastructure, promoting sustainable development, and improving living standards for marginalized communities. With eco-friendly construction, green practices, and advanced facilities, these projects aim to align with India’s broader urban development and environmental goals.

PM Modi’s visit highlights a step forward in delivering modern infrastructure and enhanced quality of life for Delhi’s residents, with a blend of affordability, sustainability, and innovation.