In an effort to make buying houses more affordable for working professionals, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced a 25 per cent discount for 1200 ready-to-move flats in north Delhi’s Narela, under a new scheme, with registrations set to start from Friday, the agency said on Wednesday.

The discounted offering is the latest in a series of steps DDA has attempted to offload housing inventory in Narela, where it has struggled to find buyers for several years, according to a report by The Indian Express.

The DDA’s newly launched scheme ‘Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026’ is targeted particularly at serving and retired government employees as well as professionals from the corporate, business and entrepreneurial sectors, an official said.

Registration for the scheme will begin on July 24, while bookings will open from August 15 on a first come, first serve (FCFS) basis through the DDA Awaas Portal, officials said.

The scheme covers 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats at Pocket-11, Sector A1-A4, Narela. After the discount, prices start at Rs 33.40 lakh for a 1 BHK, Rs 75.55 lakh for a 2 BHK and Rs 1.065 crore for a 3 BHK.

A DDA spokesperson said that the scheme has been launched under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi & Chairman, DDA, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, with the objective of making home ownership more accessible for working professionals. “Through this initiative, DDA seeks to facilitate home ownership for individuals who have contributed, and continue to contribute, significantly to nation-building and India’s economic growth,” the spokesperson said.

According to officials, the scheme has placed no restriction on existing property ownership, allowing eligible applicants to buy a flat even if they already own residential property. The authority said adjoining units can also be amalgamated subject to DDA norms. The entire booking process will be conducted online, and sample flats have been opened for inspection. All flats are offered on a freehold basis, providing complete ownership rights to the allottees, an official said.