Slum Rehabilitation Development at Kathputli Colony

PROPER AIM IS TO TRY AND RECONSTRUCT SOCIETY ON SUCH BASIS THAT POVERTY WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE

Kathputli Colony is almost 40 year old slum which houses families of puppeteers, magicians, folk singers, painters, dancers, acrobats, jugglers and storytellers etc.DDA finally came out with in-situ slum rehabilitation policy under PPP mode and in 2008, tenders were invited from private developers.   

Adequate facilities and provisions have been created for performance, training on the ground to conduct their performance sessions. Along with this, display areas for their artifacts are also provided so that they can showcase and sell and even export, their art and handicrafts to visiting tourists which will enable them to earn for themselves and will help for their socio-economic upliftment. An amphitheatre is also being constructed so that the community can hold large public performances. There is provision for school site, playground, multipurpose hall, community development centre, electric substations, medical centre, health care centre etc. in the plan.  

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DDA In-Situ Scheme - Kathputli Colony

DDA for the first time has launched the "In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Scheme" to rehabilitate slum dwellers. 

Under this scheme, the 2800 families of Kathputli shall be given a new lease of life by providing them the latest modern apartments with high-end amenities like attached Bath, Toilets & Kitchens, Tiled flooring, Advanced Fire Detection & Fire Sprinter Systems. Seismic Zone 5 compliant RCC structure designed and certified by IIT/ other reputed structure MEP consultants.

It is due to the Delhi Government and DDA's commitment towards service to the society and Nation that such schemes are becoming possible and giving a fresh face to the city, moving towards a slum free Delhi.

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Slum Development Delhi | In Situ Rehabilitation Delhi | Katputli Colony DDA

DDA offering redevelopment housing complex in delhi for kathputli colony families. It is estimated that there are about 2800 families that live in this slum.



As per the DDA agreement with the developer each flat measures 30.5 sq mtrs that consists of one room, another multipurpose room, a kitchen, a balcony, a bathing area and a W.C. There is provision of 1200mm clear space for staircases and lifts with power back up. RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) quality construction based on latest ISI/BIS codes with provision for earthquake resistant measures is assured. Structural design will be proof checked by reputed institutes like like IIT/ CBRI/ SERC etc.


Facilities Provided at the Katputli Colony:-

• School
• Playground
• Multipurpose Hall
• Community Development Centre
• Electric Substations
• Medical Centre
• Health Care Centre and much more.

Slum Redevelopment Delhi | Slum Rehabilitation Delhi

Kathputli Colony by Delhi Development Authority. Katputli Colony is a slum rehabilitation and redevelopment housing complex in Delhi.

  
DDA identified Anand Parbat as the site to build the Transit Camp. The Transit Camp is finally ready to rehabilitate all 2800 slum dwellers families of Kathputli Colony.


Facilities Provided at the Transit Camp:-

• Ultra modern pre fabricated structures
• RO filtered drinking water
• Wide roads
• Electricity
• Adequate number of toilet and bathing facilities
• Community facilities
• Street lighting
• Greenery
• STP
• Performance & Display Areas