Over seven lakh individuals lined up to take their chance at homeownership in Delhi, with most encountering disappointment. However, for the fortunate 16,118, it was akin to a miracle. These individuals now have an address to call their own. The DDA had published the list in newspapers and uploaded it on its website, but many still visited Vikas Sadan on Tuesday to confirm their allotment.
Individual Stories
Suresh Kumar Kher
Suresh Kumar Kher, an airport employee, was among the lucky ones. He was allotted a LIG flat in Narela. With his wife Sudha and son, he visited Vikas Sadan to double-check his allotment. "We had checked the DDA website in the morning and I had asked a friend also to double check it. My wife’s prayers have been answered. We live in rented accommodation at INA now and can’t believe we finally have a house of our own in the city. This is the first time they applied got lucky."
Kameshwar Nath Mahato
Kameshwar Nath Mahato, a supervisor at United Coffee House, moved to Delhi from Jharkhand 15 years ago. Due to heavy website traffic, he couldn’t access the DDA website until the morning. "The flat is in the name of my wife, Anita Kumar Mahato, and I have worked very hard for this. I, my wife and my two-year-old daughter are going to see our LIG flat in Rohini’s Sector-28. The house is affordable, about Rs 13 lakh," said Kameshwar Nath.
Vikas and Sandeep Kumar
Vikas visited Vikas Sadan on behalf of his brother, Sandeep Kumar, who was allotted an LIG flat in Narela. The family planned to visit Sirsa to pray at a Gurdwara in gratitude. "We live on rent in Karol Bagh but now I can tell my friends that I have a house of my own. Also, we brothers can finally think of marriage now that we have a house," said Vikas.
Mahesh Kumar
Mahesh Kumar, encouraged by his girlfriend and father, applied at the last minute and was pleasantly surprised to win. "I’ve never been so lucky and wasn’t anticipating much from this scheme. I applied at the last minute and didn’t even look at the paper in the morning. I am thrilled," he said.
Ranjan Chopra
Ranjan Chopra, now the proud owner of an HIG flat in Vasant Kunj, didn’t need to visit DDA headquarters. He attributes his success to his faith and the blessings of his parents. "It’s because of my faith in god and the blessings of parents that I have been able to get it," he said.