Safdarjung Development Area (SDA), a South Delhi colony established in the 1960s, retains a peaceful, low-rise character amid urban growth. Walkers and joggers use Rose Garden and SDA Park. Low-rise homes, bungalows and tree-lined avenues define the neighbourhood, which is ranked among Delhi’s top residential areas for livability. IIT-Delhi is a major landmark; SDA is flanked by Aurobindo Marg, Outer Ring Road, Rose Garden and Green Park.

On February 26, 2026, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) signed an MoU with NBCC (India) Limited to redevelop old staff quarters in Old Rajinder Nagar and Safdarjung Development Area under Delhi Master Plan 2021. NBCC will plan and execute the work in coordination with DDA, replacing ageing residential units with planned housing and optimising land use in line with current planning norms.

In a separate supplementary MoU, DDA extended NBCC’s role as project management consultant for Bharat Vandana Park in Sector 20, Dwarka, under construction for around five years. NBCC will handle interim operations and maintenance during the park’s phased opening, select and onboard an O&M agency, and provide implementation support for two years after onboarding, including a one-year defect liability period.

• DDA approved Delhi’s first transit-oriented housing scheme, Towering Heights at East Delhi Hub, Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2025, with 1,026 ready-to-launch 2BHK flats to be sold by e-auction. The project promotes mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development integrated with public transport.
• It approved redevelopment of DDA staff quarters in Safdarjung Development Area and Old Rajinder Nagar, both over 50 years old and structurally deteriorating. NBCC (India) Ltd. will be project management consultant; costs will be recovered through saleable built-up areas. DDA can also redevelop other staff colonies that have outlived their structural life.
• In Narela, DDA cleared a multi-sports integrated stadium on 30.35 hectares and an education hub on 4.33 hectares near UER-I and a proposed metro station. The hub is intended to attract universities and skill-development institutions; the stadium is expected to host national and international events and support sports tourism and local employment.
• Residents displaced by Signature View Apartments’ redevelopment will receive monthly rental assistance of ₹50,000 for HIG and ₹38,000 for MIG flat owners, with 10% annual escalation.
• Karmayogi Awaas Yojana 2025 offers government employees a 25% discount on homes in Narela.

Safdarjung railway station’s redevelopment is at an advanced stage. Its façade is close to completion, while platform overbridges and other amenities are under construction. The station will have a ground floor and two additional floors, separate arrival and departure areas and platforms, dedicated access for trains and VIP passengers, circulation space and a concourse. Planned facilities include shopping areas, restaurants, cafes, hotels and multi-level parking.

Pilot project in BH Block, Shalimar Bagh launched, Rs 8 crore, estimated completion in three months. Janakpuri C4E Block selected as next phase, executed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL). Janakpuri project involves replacing 2 km overhead low-tension cables with 2.5 km underground feeder cables and 2,400 m service cables. Installation of 15 feeder pillars. Coverage includes Major P Srikumar Marg, Shani Bazar Road, and Ram Mandir Marg. Expected completion by end of August. Future expansion planned to Malviya Nagar, Safdarjung Development Area, and Shahdara pending approvals. Project uses automated fault detection and IoT sensors for real-time monitoring. Delhi government allocated Rs 100 crore in 2025-26 budget for broader underground cabling rollout. Underground cabling reduces power disruptions from weather-related damage to overhead infrastructure.