India, Sept. 13 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has renamed Kathputli Colony as Pragati Apartments, with officials saying that the first phase of the redeveloped slum rehabilitation colony is likely to be ready for possession by the end of this year.

Officials said the project has gained pace in 2025, with some towers nearing completion to provide 2,800 flats, each measuring about 30.5 square metres. "We are expecting that the allotment for the first phase of houses will be allotted by the end of the year, as much of the construction is almost complete. The name 'Pragati' means development and is being adopted for this area to dissociate its identity with a slum cluster that is usually related to lack of development and unsanita...