The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has initiated the process of redeveloping 4,870 jhuggis across Seelampur, Sultanpuri and Lajpat Nagar under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The agency has invited proposals to appoint a transaction adviser to assess the feasibility of the projects and help structure the redevelopment plans.
The proposed redevelopment covers 1,997 jhuggis in Sultanpuri, 1,630 in Lajpat Nagar and 1,243 in Seelampur. Separate consultancy processes are being undertaken for the three locations, with the transaction adviser expected to complete the assignment within 16 weeks.
The adviser will assess the financial and technical feasibility of each project, assist in obtaining regulatory approvals and help DUSIB identify suitable development models for the sites.
The feasibility studies will examine land values, existing infrastructure, connectivity, prevailing property prices and development potential. The assessment will also consider the Master Plan for Delhi, zonal plans, building bye-laws, land-use restrictions and permissible floor area ratio (FAR).
Based on the findings, the adviser will prepare conceptual layouts and preliminary cost estimates covering housing units, built-up areas, parking, utilities and other facilities. The study will also recommend an appropriate mix of residential and commercial development and assess financial projections, cash flows and revenue-sharing arrangements.
Under the proposed model, eligible residents are expected to receive housing in or near their existing settlements. A portion of the land may be used for additional development to help finance rehabilitation, with the aim of improving housing conditions while allowing residents to remain close to their workplaces and neighbourhoods.
The initiative is part of the Delhi government's broader Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, which envisages private-sector participation in slum rehabilitation projects.
Under the proposed Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makan scheme, eligible residents are to be provided multi-storey economically weaker section (EWS) flats, preferably within a 0–3 km radius of their existing settlements wherever feasible. The eligibility cut-off for identifying JJ settlements has also been extended from January 1, 2006, to January 1, 2025.
Delhi has 675 officially recognised JJ clusters, although officials estimate the actual number to be around 750. A comprehensive survey conducted in 2014 identified nearly 700 clusters and approximately 3.3 lakh households. The Delhi government plans to conduct a fresh survey to update settlement and household data and identify eligible beneficiaries for in-situ rehabilitation.
The appointment of a transaction adviser marks an initial step towards determining the feasibility and financial structure of the three redevelopment projects. Construction has not yet been confirmed to have started at these locations.
The projects will move to subsequent stages based on the feasibility findings, regulatory clearances, finalisation of development plans and selection of private developers. A key consideration will be whether the proposed model can generate sufficient revenue to support rehabilitation while ensuring that eligible residents receive suitable housing and access to essential services.
