Delhi Development Authority (DDA)

The flag bearer of the development of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Delhi Development Authority came into being in 1957 under the provision of Delhi Development Act, "to promote and secure the development of Delhi".

DDA owe its birth to the committee under the chairmanship of Sh G D Birla, which recommended the establishment of an authority to control the development of burgeoning population of Delhi. As a result of the recommendations of the committee Delhi Development (Provisional) Authority came into existence in 1955, which gave way to the Delhi Development Authority. Since its inception till date Delhi Development Authority has been one of the major planning bodies in Delhi in the following fields:

• Planning
• Housing
• Lands
• Sports
• Greens

Planning

The process of preparing an overview of the development of the city is one of the fortes of the Delhi Development Authority. One of the largest town planners in India, Delhi Development Authority guides the development of the city by preparing various plans and policies such as Master Plan, Zonal Plan and Action Area Plan. The Master Plan is the biggest achievement of the planning team of Delhi Development Authority. It is the blue print of policies, development code and space requirements for various socio- economic activities during the stipulated time span.

Housing

Delhi Development Authority has become a name synonymous with the housing infrastructure in Delhi today. Entering into the housing arena in 1967, DDA has provided more than a million houses to the city dwellers. Almost half the population of Delhi resides in the houses constructed by Delhi Development Authority.

Lands

Land is the vital part of any developmental project. Delhi Development Authority buys the land for the development of various housing projects. The land is then developed into residential, industrial, institutional and commercial properties, which is auctioned by the Delhi Development Authority to the residents of the city.

Sports

Apart from Planning, Housing and Lands, Delhi Development Authority is also engaged in the promotion of sports events in the city. It drafts various sports schemes to encourage the budding players of the city. DDA also organizes various state level tournaments and provides a platform for these players to showcase their talent.

Greens

With more than 19% area under the vegetation cover, Delhi is one of the greenest cities in India. Delhi Development Authority maintains this green cover of the city by planting trees and laying parks. Green areas are known to be an integral part of the city and Delhi Development Authority has the credit of developing two such areas so far viz Kamla Nehru Ridge and Yamuna River.

Last Updated on : 21 June 2011