Delhi Development Authority

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is a statutory body established under the Delhi Development Act, 1957, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India to "promote and secure the development of Delhi". It is responsible for planning, development and construction of housing projects, commercial lands, land management as well as providing public facilities like roads, bridges, drains, underground water reservoirs, community centres, sports centres, green belts etc. within the area of National Capital Territory of Delhi, India.