Govt to spend `441 cr on JJ cluster upgrades over 2 years
The Delhi Government is undertaking large-scale development works to improve the quality of life of lakhs of people living in JJ clusters across the city and altogether, development works worth `441.10 crore are being carried out during the two financial years. Stating this on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said a total of 1,510 development and construction works have been approved in JJ clusters across Delhi during 2025-26 and 2026-27 through the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB).
Of these, 1,253 works worth `379.80 crore were approved in 2025-26, while approvals have so far been granted for 257 works worth `61.30 crore in the current financial year, 2026-27. Altogether, development works worth `441.10 crore are being carried out during the two financial years, she said. Rekha Gupta said that these projects include the construction and renovation of community toilets and public utility complexes, upgradation of community buildings, improvements in drinking water supply and sewerage systems, development of lanes and internal roads, repair of drains, strengthening of street lighting and electrical infrastructure, construction of boundary walls and entrance gates, stormwater drainage, beautification of public spaces, and the development of other civic amenities.
She said that the projects being implemented through DUSIB reflect the Government’s commitment to social justice, inclusive development and public welfare. The Chief Minister added that work related to the development of JJ clusters, sanitation, safety, community facilities and public welfare will be further accelerated in the coming years so that the benefits of Delhi’s development reach the last person in society.
She further informed that development works are being prioritised in JJ clusters located in Narela, Timarpur, Adarsh Nagar, Jahangirpuri, Azadpur, Bawana, Rohini, Seemapuri, Trilokpuri, Shahdara, Karawal Nagar, Sangam Vihar, Dwarka, Najafgarh and other parts of the Capital. She said that the objective of these works is not merely to create civic infrastructure, but to make the daily lives of people living in JJ clusters safer, cleaner and more convenient. With this objective, Atal Canteens are being constructed in several Assembly constituencies across the Capital to provide nutritious meals to needy citizens at affordable prices.
The Chief Minister said DUSIB is rapidly carrying out construction, repair and public welfare works related to basic civic infrastructure in different parts of the Capital. These projects are aimed at providing better civic amenities to residents of JJ clusters and making their lives safer, cleaner and more convenient. All these works are being carried out through the DUSIB budget. In addition, funds are also being spent separately through the Delhi Government’s general budget and other departments on various development and construction works in JJ clusters.
The Chief Minister said that the Delhi Government is committed to bringing residents of JJ clusters into the mainstream of development. The Government is continuously working to ensure that every resident of the Capital, irrespective of where they live, has equal access to basic civic amenities.
