Waiting for an Affordable Home in Delhi? 2,700 EWS Flats in Dwarka May Soon Be Ready for Allotment
NEW DELHI | August 5, 2026: For thousands of economically weaker families waiting for a permanent home in Delhi, there could soon be some relief. The Delhi Government has restarted the process to make 2,700 EWS flats in Dwarka ready for allotment by issuing a fresh tender for repair and renovation work under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
The move is expected to bring long-vacant homes back into use and pave the way for their allotment to eligible beneficiaries.
₹12 crore to make vacant flats ready
The government will spend nearly ₹12 crore on repairing and upgrading the Dwarka housing units.
An earlier tender for the project was cancelled, following which a revised tender has now been floated to speed up the restoration work.
The flats have remained vacant for several years, resulting in deterioration and maintenance issues.
What work will be carried out?
According to officials, the renovation project will include:
- Structural repairs.
- Electrical system upgrades.
- Water supply restoration.
- Painting and finishing work.
- Repair of damaged portions.
- Other essential maintenance to make the flats habitable.
The objective is to ensure the homes are ready for immediate occupation once the work is completed.
Allotment to begin after repairs
Officials said the allotment process will move forward after the repair work is completed.
The government wants to ensure that already-constructed housing stock is utilised instead of remaining vacant, allowing eligible EWS families to receive permanent homes without waiting for new construction.
Why these flats remained vacant
The Dwarka flats were originally constructed under the JNNURM affordable housing programme, which aimed to provide affordable homes to economically weaker urban families.
However, due to administrative and maintenance-related issues, the allotment process remained pending for several years, leaving thousands of completed flats unused.
The fresh renovation plan is expected to remove those hurdles and revive the housing project.
Why this matters for homebuyers
For many low-income families struggling with high rents or inadequate housing, these flats could offer a long-awaited opportunity to own a permanent home at an affordable cost.
The decision also highlights a shift towards utilising existing housing inventory instead of allowing completed government-built homes to remain vacant.
What happens next?
The repair contract will be awarded after the tender process is completed. Once renovation work is finished, the Delhi Government is expected to announce the allotment schedule and beneficiary selection process for the 2,700 EWS flats.