Dibrugarh Development Authority

Dibrugarh Development Authority is statutory civic body created for the development of Infrastructure and Housing projects in planned way in Indian city of Dibrugarh. The foundation for current Indian Urban Development Authority is based on the structure designed during British Colonial Government era as a result of Bombay plague in 1896. Urban Development Authority for each town is created as per 74th amendment of Constitution of India. The authority consists of planners and bureaucrats who are specialised in civic planning. The officials of the authority work with local State Governments in town planning activities.

History and Objective
Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority was formed and consists of a group of non bureaucratic individuals and agencies who are responsible for planning Infrastructure development in Indian cities. The individuals are specialised in various aspects of town planning activities.

Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority is governed by Chairman Akhim Hazarika.

Activities
Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority planners are responsible for the following.


 * Ensuring that Town planning schemes are implemented.
 * Creating and implementing development plan of master plan for notified areas.
 * Creation and implementation of urban area development initiatives like affordable housing,slum dwellers development.
 * Implementation of Local Area Plan for the improvement of existing areas.
 * Modernising building laws.
 * Transit oriented development is promoted,
 * Inclusion of conversion of heritage buildings in local area plans.
 * Social and economic development planning.

Challenges
Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority planners are faced with following challenges:


 * Meeting housing needs of urban settlers.
 * Investment on development initiatives.
 * Resolving drinking water issues.
 * Resolving sanitation issues.