About UDD

Karnataka stands seventh in the Country in terms of percentage share of population (34%) living in urban areas as per 2001 census. There are 222 Urban Local Bodies and 27 Urban Development Authorities in the State. In view of the fast pace of urbanization and the growing gap between demand and supply of civic services, the State Government has taken several policy measures and reforms initiatives to accelerate provision of Urban services in the State, tackle poverty in urban areas and to financially strengthen ULBs to carry out these tasks.

The Urban Development Department (UDD) of the Government of Karnataka is concerned with matters (except housing and slums) relating to citizens living in the Urban Areas of the State. In particular. UDD is responsible for:

• Ensuring good governance and fulfilling Urban Civic needs.
• Providing Drinking Water and Sewerage Services in the urban areas.
• Preparing Comprehensive Development Plans for better Managing Urban Growth around cities.
• Providing Sites and Services, particularly for the Weaker Sections.
• Improving Infrastructure in the Urban areas.
• Implementing State Plan, Centrally Sponsored and other Schemes.
• Administering various Acts/Rules through which the above responsibilities are discharged.