Delhi CM Requests ₹100 Crore Central Aid for Unauthorized Colony Regularization

Delhi's Chief Minister has formally requested ₹100 crore from the central government to accelerate the regularization of unauthorized colonies under the PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi) scheme. The request coincides with the announcement that Delhi's Revenue Department has been designated as the nodal agency for the scheme.

Scheme details: PM-UDAY was launched to provide a time-bound mechanism for regularizing unauthorized colonies in Delhi. The scheme offers opportunities for residents and colony developers to formalize their property status through designated processes. Implementation structure includes dedicated cells in all 13 districts, each headed by an Additional District Magistrate (ADM), ensuring district-level administrative focus.

Background: Delhi has approximately 1,700-2,000 unauthorized colonies housing millions of residents. These represent a significant governance and property rights challenge, with residents unable to access formal credit, municipal services, or secure property rights. Previous regularization attempts faced bureaucratic delays.

Financial implications: The ₹100 crore request indicates substantial implementation costs—likely covering administrative machinery, surveys, verification, and documentation.

Exam angle: Urban governance, housing policy, property rights, federalism (Delhi's unique status), administrative efficiency. UPSC questions on urban challenges in India, housing schemes, and cooperative federalism.