The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved a series of key projects, including the capital’s first Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) housing project — Towering Heights at Karkardooma — along with major land use changes for the Land Pooling Policy and large-scale infrastructure development in Narela.

At its board meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, the DDA cleared proposals to launch 1,026 ready-to-offer 2BHK flats under the Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2025, develop Narela as an education and sports hub, and facilitate Delhi’s first land pooling sector to move into the implementation phase, according to a report by The Hindustan Times.

At its board meeting, the agency also gave nod for change of land use of an area measuring 40.23 hectares for land pooling policy.

“Land pooling area is divided into 138 sectors having a poolable area of approximately 20,422 hectares. It is the first sector which has achieved 70 per cent contiguous pooled land and become eligible for development under this policy,” the DDA said in a statement.

The Land Pooling Policy for Delhi was notified on October 11, 2018 as a part of Master Plan for Delhi-2021 and its Regulations were notified on October 24, 2018. 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).

The Authority has given a nod 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.

Change of land use for development of multi sports integrated stadium in Narela and developing the area as an education hub also given the go ahead.

“To facilitate development of a Multi-Sports Integrated Stadium and Sports Complex for hosting national and international events, the authority has given final nod for change of land use of a 30.35-hectare plot in Narela, from commercial and residential to Public and Semi-Public,” the statement said.

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, it said in a statement.

The agency also gave the go ahead to develop Narela into an education hub

The Authority has given final approval for change of land use of land measuring 4.33 Ha / 10.71 acres from residential to public semi Public for development of universities.

Now, a gazette notification will be issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, it added.