DDA Approves Landmark Projects: Karkardooma TOD, Narela Sports Complex, and Land Pooling

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved several significant proposals that promise to transform the city's landscape. These include the capital’s first Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) housing project in Karkardooma, the change of land use for 40.23 hectares under the land pooling policy, and the construction of world-class sports infrastructure in Narela, which will also be developed as an education hub, the authority said.

At its board meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on November 5, the authority cleared a series of major policy and developmental proposals, including projects in Narela, Safdarjung, and its first transit-oriented development (TOD) housing project, Towering Heights, at Karkardooma, featuring 1,026 ready-to-launch 2BHK flats.

The DDA also gave the nod for the change of land use of an area measuring 40.23 hectares for the land pooling policy. The land pooling area is divided into 138 sectors, with a poolable area of approximately 20,422 hectares. This is the first sector to achieve 70% contiguous pooled land and become eligible for development under this policy.

The Land Pooling Policy for Delhi was notified on October 11, 2018, as part of the Master Plan for Delhi-2021. The policy is applicable in 105 urban villages falling in six planning zones (i.e., K-I, L, N, P-II, and part of P-I & J).

Delhi’s First Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Housing Project Gets Go-Ahead

The Authority has given the green light to DDA to launch Towering Heights at East Delhi Hub, Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2025, featuring 1,026 ready-to-launch 2BHK flats. The scheme, part of Delhi’s first TOD corridor, aims to create walkable, mixed-use communities linked to public transport. Flats will be offered through e-auction to ensure transparency.

Narela to Be Developed as an Education Hub

The DDA has also approved the change of land use for the development of a multi-sports integrated stadium in Narela and the transformation of the area into an education hub. To facilitate the development of a Multi-Sports Integrated Stadium and Sports Complex for hosting national and international events, the authority has given final approval for the change of land use of a 30.35-hectare plot in Narela, from commercial and residential to Public and Semi-Public.

The proposed complex will be designed to host international, national, and regional sports events, thereby contributing to the overall advancement of the sports ecosystem. Furthermore, this development is expected to serve as a catalyst for regional growth, attracting major stakeholders from the hospitality and tourism sectors. It will also foster the development of sports tourism, generate significant employment opportunities, and stimulate the local economy.

The agency also gave the go-ahead to develop Narela into an education hub. The Authority has given final approval for the change of land use of land measuring 4.33 Ha / 10.71 acres from residential to public semi-public for the development of universities. A gazette notification will be issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

DDA Approves Continuation of Enhanced FAR Policy for Planned Commercial Centres

To promote planned commercial activities in the national capital, the Authority has approved the continuation, for another year only, of its policy on enhanced Floor Area Ratio (FAR), originally introduced in 2018 to promote development and optimal land use. The earlier policy, which allowed stakeholders a five-year period to utilize the enhanced FAR on a pro-rata basis, had recently expired.

Fixation of Charges for Transit Oriented Development Policy

For the development of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas, the Authority has approved various charges for the TOD Policy, including additional FAR charges and TOD charges payable by the developer entity for undertaking developments as per the policy within the TOD planning area, i.e., a notional area of 800m radius around transit stations.

Signature View Apartments

At its board meeting, the land-owning agency also decided to extend a 10% annual escalation fee on rent to residents of the soon-to-be-demolished Signature View Apartments in Mukerjee Nagar. According to the DDA, for annual escalation, the base rent would be ₹50,000 per month for high-income group allottees and ₹38,000 for middle-income group.

To address the problems of deteriorating conditions of staff quarters, the DDA has appointed NBCC to oversee the revamp of Safdarjung Development Area and Old Rajinder Nagar residential complexes.