Core Objectives
Seven pillars guiding our urban development strategy
To facilitate ULB's and Development Authorities to implement Master plan for orderly development of urban areas.
To monitor the growth of new urban areas in BTC and include them under planning procedures to ensure their efficient and orderly growth.
To facilitate capacity building of officials and other employees for increasing efficiency to understand ever-changing policies and paradigms of urban governance.
To facilitate planning process to make every town of BTC slum-free with better hygiene & sanitation system to improve living environment.
To facilitate the proper implementation of urban services and infrastructure schemes mandated under this Department.
To provide technical support to Urban Local Bodies for better urban management and service provision.
To formulate Master Plans to ensure sustainable urban development in notified urban areas of BTC.
Main Areas of Focus
Key domains under the Urban Development Department
Urban planning including town planning
Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings
Planning for economic and social development
Roads and bridges
Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes
Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management
Fire services
Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects
Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded
Development Initiatives
Comprehensive programs to develop UDD infrastructure
Slum improvement and upgradation
Urban poverty alleviation
Provision of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, gardens, playgrounds
Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects
Burials and burial grounds; cremations, cremation grounds; and electric crematoriums
Cattle pounds; prevention of cruelty to animals
Vital statistics including registration of births and deaths
Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences
Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries