India Plans Safety Audits for DDA Buildings Older Than 50 Years

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is evaluating a proposal to assess the structural safety of aging DDA buildings. The plan targets all Delhi Development Authority constructions that are over 50 years old. The initiative reflects growing government concern over the condition of older urban housing stock in the capital. No timeline or implementation details have been officially confirmed yet.