Residents of East Delhi could soon have access to a large integrated housing and civic development at Karkardooma, with the East Delhi Hub nearing completion. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who reviewed the project on Tuesday, directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the executing agency NBCC to clear pending approvals, speed up the remaining work and ensure that the project is handed over on time.
The review focused on finishing work in the residential towers and the facilities planned within the complex. The project is at an advanced stage of construction, but some activities and statutory clearances are still pending.
Sandhu asked the agencies to coordinate closely to prevent further delays. “East Delhi shall be a benchmark in sustainable, compact urban living. Delivery must match the vision,” the Lieutenant Governor said, describing the development as an important step towards the city’s planned growth.
Spread across approximately 30 hectares, the East Delhi Hub is being developed as a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project. It brings together housing, commercial spaces, civic facilities and green areas, with an emphasis on access to public transport and walkable spaces.
The first phase includes 1,026 premium two-bedroom apartments under the DDA’s DDA Towering Heights housing scheme. One of the residential towers rises 48 storeys and stands approximately 155 metres tall. According to the DDA, it is the tallest residential building in Delhi.
For prospective residents, the project’s location is a major feature. The complex is situated next to the Karkardooma Interchange Metro Station, which connects the Blue and Pink lines of the Delhi Metro. It also has access to major roads, including NH-9 and NH-24. Anand Vihar Railway Station and the Anand Vihar Inter-State Bus Terminus are located nearby.
The development is designed to bring homes, workplaces and everyday facilities closer to public transport. The TOD model aims to create compact urban neighbourhoods where residents can access transport and essential services without depending entirely on private vehicles.
The project also includes a central green space spread over around 20,000 square metres. Planned facilities include a peripheral jogging track, a children’s play area, an open-air gym, a multipurpose cricket field and badminton courts. Landscaped open spaces are also part of the complex.