Delhi Development Authority (DDA)

Why it matters

• Acts as the primary planning authority responsible for land acquisition, development, and disposal in the capital.
• Manages large-scale housing projects and urban infrastructure development to address population density.
• Formulates the Master Plan for Delhi, which serves as the long-term blueprint for land use and zoning regulations.
• Coordinates between various civic agencies to ensure integrated urban growth and environmental sustainability.

How it is asked

Focus on the legal framework of urban governance, the role of statutory bodies in city planning, and the challenges of balancing rapid urbanization with planned infrastructure development in metropolitan regions.