Deen Dayal Awas Yojna (DDAY): A Landmark Initiative for Affordable Housing in Haryana
The Deen Dayal Awas Yojna (DDAY) is a visionary housing scheme introduced by the Government of Haryana in 2016 to provide affordable and planned residential development for the middle and lower-income groups. This initiative has transformed the real estate landscape of Haryana by promoting private participation, affordability, and balanced urban growth across both major cities and smaller towns.
Introduction to Deen Dayal Awas Yojna
The Deen Dayal Awas Yojna aims to make home ownership accessible to every family in Haryana. It encourages the development of small and medium-sized plotted colonies with proper infrastructure, thereby ensuring that every citizen can live in a well-planned environment at an affordable price.
Launched under the broader vision of “Housing for All”, DDAY aligns with India’s mission to provide inclusive, safe, and sustainable housing by the year 2025.
Objectives of Deen Dayal Awas Yojna
The scheme’s objectives are both social and developmental, focusing on sustainable urbanization and inclusive housing.
Promote affordable plotted development in urban and semi-urban areas.
Encourage private developers and landowners to participate in housing creation.
Reduce population pressure on large cities by developing smaller towns.
Ensure organized urban expansion with proper facilities and infrastructure.
Achieve the goal of Housing for All in alignment with the national housing mission.