Dibrugarh Development Authority

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Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority
Agency overview
TypeUrban Planning Agency
HeadquartersFWC7+M7M, Ttiloi Bari, Chowkidingee, Dibrugarh, Assam 786001
Ministers responsible
  • -, Chief Minister
  • -, Roads and Buildings
Agency executives
  • -, Chairman
  • -, Vice Chairman
Parent agency Government of Assam
Website https://tcp.assam.gov.in/information-services/development-authorities

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.

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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. [1] [2] The individuals are specialised in various aspects of town planning activities. [3]

Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority is governed by Chairman Akhim Hazarika. [4]

Activities

Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority planners are responsible for the following. [5] [6] [7] [2] [8] [9]

Challenges

Dibrugarh Urban Development Authority planners are faced with following challenges: [10] [11]

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