New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- In a major Diwali gift to slum-dwelling families in the national capital, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has notified the Delhi Slum and Jhuggi Jhopri Relocation and Rehabilitation Policy, 2026, paving the way for nearly 4 to 5 lakh families to get permanent houses.

Under the new policy, nearly 20 lakh people living in slum settlements across Delhi are expected to benefit, fulfilling their long-standing aspiration of owning a permanent, pucca house, according to an official release.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the objective of the policy was not merely to remove slum settlements but to ensure that every eligible family gets a permanent home where they can live safely and with dignity.

"Our objective...