Directorate of Estates

Estates

The department owns and controls many venues along with the Central Public Works Department. It also administers estates in the adjoining areas of served regions.

It mainly consists of the following types of estates-

Government Residential Accommodations

Providing Government Residential Accommodation to the officers/officials of eligible offices of Government of India is the core service of this department.

Government Office Space Accommodation

The Directorate of Estates also administers the allotment of Office Accommodation at Delhi and other locations. The office spaces are allotted to eligible central government offices, based on availability of space. Office space is allotted to offices considering parameters like the employee strength of offices, etc.

Government Commercial Space Accommodation

Directorate of Estates also manages the allotment and ownership rights of INA Market as well as the newly constructed markets in New Moti Bagh and Kidwai Nagar (East)

Venues for conclaves and ceremonies

It controls and operates mainly two venues in New Delhi -

• Vigyan Bhawan
• 5 Ashoka Road Bungalow

Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostels

Directorate of Estates administers the booking of Holiday Homes and Touring Officers’ Hostels (TOH) of Government of India which are maintained by Central Public Works Department.