Hyderabad Urban Development Authority
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The Hyderabad Urban Development Authority (HUDA) was created in 1975, vide an act of the State Assembly
of Andhra Pradesh
. Its jurisdiction was expanded in 2008 by merging it with the surrounding mandals to form the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
.
, with powers to delineate urban areas and to set up development authorities in these areas.
Its first Chairperson was Sarojini Poula Reddy, a Congress Party
Member of the State Assembly. The first Vice Chairman and chief executive officer, was Vasant Bawa, of the Indian Administrative Services.
The HUDA's first activities were in the Hyderabad metropolitan area. In early 1976 the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) from Ahmedabad
was engaged to prepared a zonal plan, and Christopher Charles Benninger was engaged to prepare a low income township at Yousufguda
, which included more than 2000 "growing houses" on plots ranging from two hundred to one thousand square feet. The idea was to provide a hygenic wet core for each house, a plinth and to allow the participants to construct their won homes. Paved footpaths, street lighting, water supply
and sewerage
were provided. Participants were extended low interest loans through the Housing and Urban Development Corporation
(HUDCO), a central development finance agency.
The Authority is currently in the process of being expanded to form the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
(HMDA).
The Chief Planner of HUDA was Anant Bhide, a professional architect
and urban planner
.
Andhra Pradesh State Assembly
The Andhra Pradesh Legislature is the state legislature of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh legislature has been both unicameral and bicameral in its history.-State legislature:The Andhra Pradesh Legislature is currently bicameral....
of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. Its jurisdiction was expanded in 2008 by merging it with the surrounding mandals to form the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority or HMDA is the urban planning agency of Hyderabad, India. It was formed in 2008 by expanding the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority...
.
Overview
This statutory authority was charged with the acquisition, planning and development of urban facilities and infrastructure throughout Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, with powers to delineate urban areas and to set up development authorities in these areas.
Its first Chairperson was Sarojini Poula Reddy, a Congress Party
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
Member of the State Assembly. The first Vice Chairman and chief executive officer, was Vasant Bawa, of the Indian Administrative Services.
The HUDA's first activities were in the Hyderabad metropolitan area. In early 1976 the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) from Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
was engaged to prepared a zonal plan, and Christopher Charles Benninger was engaged to prepare a low income township at Yousufguda
Yousufguda
Yousufguda is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a major residential suburb.Due to its proximity to the IT hub Madhapur, it has become a cheap alternative to other areas like Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Srinagar colony etc....
, which included more than 2000 "growing houses" on plots ranging from two hundred to one thousand square feet. The idea was to provide a hygenic wet core for each house, a plinth and to allow the participants to construct their won homes. Paved footpaths, street lighting, water supply
Water supply
Water supply is the provision of water by public utilities, commercial organisations, community endeavours or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes...
and sewerage
Sewerage
Sewerage refers to the infrastructure that conveys sewage. It encompasses receiving drains, manholes, pumping stations, storm overflows, screening chambers, etc. of the sanitary sewer...
were provided. Participants were extended low interest loans through the Housing and Urban Development Corporation
Housing and Urban Development Corporation
The Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited is a government-owned corporation in India. One of the public sector undertakings, it is wholly owned by the Union Government and is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. It is charged with...
(HUDCO), a central development finance agency.
The Authority is currently in the process of being expanded to form the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority or HMDA is the urban planning agency of Hyderabad, India. It was formed in 2008 by expanding the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority...
(HMDA).
The Chief Planner of HUDA was Anant Bhide, a professional architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and urban planner
Urban planner
An urban planner or city planner is a professional who works in the field of urban planning/land use planning for the purpose of optimizing the effectiveness of a community's land use and infrastructure. They formulate plans for the development and management of urban and suburban areas, typically...
.
Related Agencies
- Greater Hyderabad Municipal CorporationGreater Hyderabad Municipal CorporationThe Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in short earlier known as the MCH is the urban planning agency that oversees Hyderabad, the capital and largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the local government for the City of Hyderabad...
- Hyderabad DistrictHyderabad District, IndiaHyderabad District , is a district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India that contains a part of the metropolitan area of Hyderabad. It is headed by a district collector who is drawn from the IAS cadre and is appointed by the state government.-History:...