Dwarka's Journey to Prominence
Dwarka’s modern transformation story begins with its renaming from Pappankalan to Dwarka during the 2000s by DDA. Though the initial years saw less change due to a lack of basic amenities like water and sanitation, the real milestone that turned Dwarka’s fortunes around was the inauguration of the metro’s blue line in 2005. This made people look towards Dwarka for habitation.
Job opportunities serving as major catalyst...
Another catalyst in the city’s development was the development of major employment centres like Cyber Hub in cities like Gurugram, which were roping in graduates from all over the country. Consequently, the property prices in the surrounding areas skyrocketed. In such a scenario, Dwarka proved to be a cheaper alternative for people from where they could not only travel to work but also lead a modern lifestyle.
DDA's vision to transform Dwarka
Delhi was the shining sun of opportunities that attracted lakhs of people each year to the city, and Dwarka was to be developed as a Sub City, a habitable home for the growing population of Delhi, according to DDA.
The initial development saw the acquisition of 5000 acres of land from 11 neighbouring villages to create 29 sectors to house the initial population of around 30,000 residents. 352 housing plots were allotted to various group housing societies, while DDA took it upon itself to develop 52 housing pockets.
But what marred this development and Dwarka never took the leap it could because of its debilitating civic amenities, like water unavailability and garbage mismanagement.
Now the city is home to 12 lakh people and comprises thriving residential societies and commercial hubs. What adds to the magnetism of this city are the new milestones of connectivity it has been adding to its ever-increasing glories.
Adding stimulus to Dwarka’s evolution is its proximity to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, seamless connectivity to Gurugram through Urban Extension Road II, and metro connectivity to major hubs in the Delhi-NCR.
Dwarka is becoming the land of many transformational developments, which have not only enhanced the city’s landscape but also added to its global appeal.
Now witnessing major developments such as the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, India’s largest exhibition centre, and the Bharat Vandana Park, a Mini India infusing the replicas of major monuments across the country, and an 18-hole golf course spread across 159 acres, Dwarka is transforming.