Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority(MDDA)

Objectives of MDDA :

To check the haphazard development and degradation of natural environment, to sustain the glory of the city and to build further upon it was colossal task handed over to the MDDA in the year 1984 under the provisions of U.P Urban Planning and Development Act 1973. MDDA is a local decision making agency and it is totally self-sufficient, capable of undertaking all sorts of activities for well planned urban development. The challenges before MDDA are massive and diversified, as Dehradun / Mussoories requires an integrated development process, which has to be inexpensive, functionally utilitarian, environmentally healthy, recreationally adequate and aesthetically appealing.

MDDA is committed to keep pace with the needs of fast growing population and relevant infrastructure required for such phenomenal growth. The Development of Dehradun / Mussoorie in a planned manner , creating quality infrastructure, provision of sites and services and the housing needs of under privileged are the focus areas of MDDA. 

To make the city meet modern urban standards, it undertakes the following :

• Implementation of the Master Plan.
• Acquisition of land to implement the various schemes.
• Enforcement of plans and development schemes.
• Adaptation of measures for protection of natural environment in the development area.
• Coordination with Municipal Corporation, Public Works Department and other agencies involved with urban development.