Two decisions from Delhi’s 35th DUSIB board meeting that directly affect lakhs of the city’s most vulnerable residents — gig workers who power Delhi’s delivery economy and slum-dwelling families waiting for permanent homes. Here is everything announced.
The Meeting — DUSIB 35th Board Meeting, April 10, 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta chaired the 35th board meeting of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) at the Secretariat on April 10, 2026.
The meeting focused on three core pillars:
- Slum rehabilitation and housing allotment
- Welfare of labourers and gig workers
- Strengthening of basic urban infrastructure across Delhi
CM Rekha Gupta said the government’s priority is to ensure dignified housing, access to food, and better living conditions for vulnerable sections — and that the administration is working towards building an inclusive system that supports workers and those in need.
Decision 1 — Dedicated Resting Centres for Gig Workers
The Problem Delhi’s Gig Workers Face Every Day
Delhi’s gig workers — the delivery riders from Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon and other platforms — spend 8–12 hours daily on two-wheelers navigating the city’s traffic. They have almost no formal rest infrastructure:
- No safe place to eat lunch
- No place to sit and rest between deliveries
- No phone charging facilities
- No access to clean drinking water or toilets at regular intervals
CM Rekha Gupta flagged this in the Delhi Budget 2026-27 speech: “Gig workers are on the move for several hours on our two-wheelers. There are rarely any pit stops where these gig workers can stop and eat their lunch or charge their phones. There are a lot of accidents due to these issues.”
What Has Been Approved
The board approved the development of dedicated resting centres for gig workers and daily wage labourers across Delhi.
These centres will be:
| Feature | Details |
| Integration | Co-located with existing and new Atal Canteens |
| Food | Nutritious, subsidised meals at Atal Canteen prices (₹1 for idli, ₹5 for sambar rice) |
| Rest Space | Dedicated seating and rest areas for workers |
| Essential Services | Phone charging, clean drinking water |
| Utilities | Urinal facilities at select locations |
Officials have been directed to identify suitable sites across Delhi for the rollout of these facilities — prioritising high-footfall areas such as markets, JJ clusters, commercial hubs and major delivery zones.
Gig Workers Welfare Board — Coming Soon
The CM also reaffirmed that a Gig Workers Welfare Board will be constituted as soon as possible — a formal institutional body to ensure the protection, social security and welfare of app-based platform workers who form a crucial part of Delhi’s urban economy.
This announcement follows a January 2026 meeting where a five-member delegation from the Gig Workers Association had met CM Rekha Gupta to submit demands including rest centres, e-Shram portal registration drives, Ayushman cards and a dedicated gig welfare board.
The Gig Workers Welfare Board, once formed, is expected to:
- Register gig workers formally with the state
- Link them to social security schemes
- Provide access to health insurance (Ayushman cards)
- Create channels for grievance redressal with platform companies
Decision 2 — Pucca EWS Flats for 717 Slum Families in Savda Ghevra
The Housing Allotment
The DUSIB board cleared the allotment of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats in Savda Ghevra to 717 beneficiaries from slum clusters currently or previously located in Delhi.
Breakdown of Beneficiaries:
| Category | Families | Source Slum |
| Eligible Category | 528 families | Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp, DID Camp (Race Course area) |
| Ineligible Category | 189 families | Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp, DID Camp (Race Course area) |
| From Previously Cleared Slums | 221 families | Kalyanpuri (Indira Camp), Gol Market (G-Point), Okhla (New Sanjay Camp), Mandawali (Rajeev Camp) |
| Total | 938 families | Across multiple slum clusters |
Note: While the headline figure is 717 (covering the Race Course area slums), an additional 221 families from four previously cleared JJ clusters will also receive flats in Savda Ghevra, bringing the total to approximately 938 families receiving permanent housing.
Financial Details — Who Pays What:
| Component | Amount | Paid by |
| Central Government Assistance | ₹1,12,000 per beneficiary | Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs → DUSIB |
| Maintenance Deposit | ₹30,000 (within 3 months) | Beneficiary |
Each beneficiary family receives ₹1.12 lakh in financial assistance from the Central Government through DUSIB, and must deposit ₹30,000 towards flat maintenance within three months of allotment.
Infrastructure Repair Decisions — Multiple Housing Projects Approved
Beyond the 717 family allotments, the DUSIB board also approved several infrastructure and repair projects:
| Project | Details |
| Sultanpuri EWS Flats | Repair of 1,060 flats in Sultanpuri |
| Dwarka Sector 16-B | Making multiple housing units habitable (thousands of flats) |
| Bhalswa Flats | Road, sewer, park and pathway development for 7,400 flats in the Bhalswa area |
These projects address the long-standing concern that many previously built EWS housing complexes in Delhi have fallen into disrepair, making the flats unusable even though they were meant to house slum dwellers.
Administrative Reform — DUSIB CEO’s Financial Powers Raised
In a significant administrative decision, the financial approval limit of the DUSIB CEO has been raised from ₹3 crore to ₹10 crore.
This means the DUSIB CEO can now approve infrastructure and housing projects worth up to ₹10 crore without needing board-level clearance — significantly speeding up project execution and reducing delays in maintenance, repair and new construction work.
The CEO’s existing powers were a major bottleneck, as even routine repair contracts often exceeded the ₹3 crore limit and required full board approval, causing months of delay.
Shelter Home Agency Extensions
The tenure of agencies currently managing Delhi’s shelter homes (rein centres) has been extended until May 31, 2026, or until new agencies are appointed — whichever is earlier. This ensures continuity of shelter services for the homeless during the transition to a new agency selection process.
Why These Decisions Matter — The Scale of Delhi’s Urban Challenge
Delhi is home to an estimated 10–15 lakh gig workers engaged in food and grocery delivery, logistics, cab services and other platform-based work. This workforce operates largely without formal social security, regular rest facilities or access to subsidised food during work hours.
Delhi also has an estimated 700+ JJ colonies housing over 3 million slum residents — many of whom have been waiting years or decades for permanent, pucca housing under DUSIB’s rehabilitation schemes.
The DUSIB 35th board meeting’s decisions represent concrete steps on both fronts — even if the scale of the challenge means much more remains to be done.
CM Rekha Gupta stressed: “The goal is not just to roll out schemes, but to make sure they translate into real change.” She directed officials to prepare a detailed report on DUSIB’s work over the past year, assessing the impact of schemes, tracking progress and identifying gaps — all in a time-bound and transparent manner.
What Beneficiaries Must Do Next
For 717 EWS Flat Allottees (Savda Ghevra):
- Watch for official communication from DUSIB with allotment letter and flat details
- Arrange the ₹30,000 maintenance deposit — to be paid within 3 months of allotment
- Contact DUSIB helpline if you belong to Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp, DID Camp, Kalyanpuri, Gol Market, Okhla or Mandawali slum clusters and have not yet received information
For Gig Workers:
- The resting centres are in the planning/site identification phase — formal rollout details to follow
- Register on the e-Shram portal (eshram.gov.in) to become eligible for gig worker welfare schemes once the Gig Workers Welfare Board is constituted
- Apply for Ayushman Bharat health card at the nearest Common Service Centre
Delhi DUSIB 35th Board Meeting 2026 — FAQs
Q. What was decided at the DUSIB 35th board meeting?
Major decisions included: resting centres for gig workers integrated with Atal Canteens, EWS flat allotment in Savda Ghevra for 717 families, repairs for Sultanpuri and Dwarka flats, civic development for Bhalswa area flats, and raising the DUSIB CEO’s financial approval limit to ₹10 crore.
Q. Who gets EWS flats in Savda Ghevra?
717 families from Bhai Ram Camp, Masjid Camp and DID Camp in the Race Course area (528 eligible, 189 ineligible category), plus 221 families from four previously cleared slum clusters — total approximately 938 families.
Q. How much financial assistance do EWS flat beneficiaries receive?
₹1,12,000 per beneficiary from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs via DUSIB. Beneficiaries must also deposit ₹30,000 towards maintenance within 3 months.
Q. What will the gig worker resting centres provide?
Food (via Atal Canteens), dedicated rest space, phone charging facilities, clean water and urinal facilities — all under one roof, at locations across Delhi to be identified.
Q. What is the Gig Workers Welfare Board?
A formal body to be constituted by the Delhi government to provide social security, health insurance (Ayushman cards), registration and grievance redressal for platform-based gig workers.
Q. How do I register as a gig worker in Delhi?
Register on the e-Shram portal at eshram.gov.in — this will be the basis for accessing welfare schemes once the Gig Workers Welfare Board is constituted.
Q. What is the DUSIB CEO’s new financial approval limit?
Raised from ₹3 crore to ₹10 crore — enabling faster project execution without requiring full board approval for routine contracts.
