Delhi LG Reviews East Delhi Hub at Karkardooma, Orders Faster Completion

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Integrated Development of East Delhi Hub at Karkardooma, directing officials to expedite pending statutory clearances and ensure timely completion of the project.

The review covered progress on residential towers, civic amenities and green spaces being developed around mass-transit connectivity.

The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by MLA O P Sharma, senior officials and engineers during the site review.

DDA and NBCC Asked to Improve Coordination

Saxena directed the Delhi Development Authority and NBCC to maintain seamless coordination and resolve pending approvals that could delay completion.

NBCC is the implementing agency for the project, while DDA is the planning and development authority. Official project material identifies NBCC as the implementing agency for the East Delhi Hub.

Similar directions had been issued during earlier reviews, when DDA and NBCC were asked to coordinate with agencies handling water, electricity, fire, forestry and other statutory clearances.

Delhi’s First Transit-Oriented Development Project

The East Delhi Hub Karkardooma project is being developed under Transit-Oriented Development norms.

DDA describes it as its first TOD housing project, designed to create high-density, mixed-use neighbourhoods around major public transport nodes.

The project sits next to Karkardooma Metro Station, which connects both the Delhi Metro Blue and Pink Lines.

Residential, Civic and Commercial Spaces Planned

The wider development covers roughly 25.47 hectares of net developable area and follows a mixed-use model.

Official DDA plans allocate approximately:

• 70% of floor area to residential use

• 20% to civic facilities

• 10% to commercial development

• At least 30% of the overall site as green area

The master plan also includes housing for Economically Weaker Sections.

Phase I Includes More Than 1,500 Homes

According to DDA planning documents, Phase I provides for 1,524 dwelling units, including:

• 576 smaller 2BHK homes

• 450 larger 2BHK homes

• 498 EWS 1BHK homes

The estimated construction cost for Phase I was listed at around ₹1,168.54 crore in the project plan.

High-Rise Towers Form Major Part of Project

The development includes several high-rise residential structures.

Approved project documents show that Phase I includes a residential tower rising to more than 150 metres, another residential block exceeding 110 metres, EWS housing and multiple civic-amenity buildings.

The project is intended to create a compact neighbourhood where housing, offices, civic services and transport are located within walking distance.

DDA Has Already Offered Flats for Sale

DDA launched its Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2026 earlier this year.

Under that scheme, 741 two-bedroom flats were offered to individual buyers on a first-come, first-served basis.

The launch indicates that portions of the residential component have already moved into the allotment and occupancy phase.

Green Space and Sustainable Urban Living in Focus

Saxena said the project should become a benchmark for sustainable and compact urban living.

The TOD model is designed to reduce dependence on private vehicles by concentrating residential, commercial and civic activity close to mass transit.

Landscaped open areas, community facilities and green spaces form part of the planned development.

Project Has Faced Earlier Delays

The East Delhi Hub has previously faced delays linked to pandemic restrictions, construction bans during pollution episodes and regulatory approvals.

During a 2022 review, Saxena had already instructed agencies to accelerate work while maintaining structural safety and integrating the project with surrounding neighbourhoods.

The latest inspection indicates that final-stage clearances and timely handover remain priorities.

LG Says Delivery Must Match Vision

In his latest review, Saxena said the project should set a new standard for East Delhi.

He stressed that the quality and speed of delivery must match the original vision of a sustainable, transit-oriented urban hub.

The East Delhi Hub Karkardooma is intended to combine housing, civic amenities, commercial space, green infrastructure and metro connectivity within a single integrated development.