India redevelops seven Delhi housing colonies with new high-rises, using land sales to self-finance 21,000 flats for government staff.

India is redeveloping seven aging Delhi government housing colonies across 537 acres using a self-financing model, avoiding taxpayer funds. The project replaces structurally unsafe buildings from the 1950s–70s with over 21,000 new flats in high-rise complexes, addressing a shortage of 20,000 homes for central government employees. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate 2,722 completed units and lay foundations for 6,632 more on March 8, 2026. Revenue from monetizing 69.41 acres—12.9% of the land—is expected to generate over ₹35,100 crore, covering the ₹32,800 crore cost and potentially yielding a surplus. The new developments will include schools, healthcare, commercial spaces, and improved infrastructure.