About Us
Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department (UD&PA) was established on 24th August 2006 to implement various Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation programmes, including Urban Development Schemes. Census Towns or Notified Towns of Mizoram come under the ambit of this Department. Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Department is undertaking development and poverty alleviation programmes, sanitation and waste management programmes and town and country planning in urban areas of the State.
Within the ambits of the business allocation, the Department is entrusted with the following functions and responsibilities in urban areas:
AMRUT Mission
Implementation of National Mission Programme - Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
DAY-NULM
Implementation of National Mission Programme - Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
Swachh Bharat Mission
Implementation of National Mission Programme - Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban).
Housing for All
Implementation of National Mission Programme - Housing for All (Urban).
Smart Cities
Implementation of National Mission Programme - Smart Cities Mission.
NERCCDIP
Implementation of Asian Development Bank assisted - NERCCDIP for Aizawl City (SIPMIU).
Grants Management
Implementation of "10% Lumpsum Grants for North Eastern Region" under Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation.
Infrastructure Development
Provision of various Urban Infrastructures through implementation of Projects under State's Annual Plan and other Special Schemes like NLCPR, NEC etc.
Waste Management
Implementation of "The Mizoram Urban Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Policy, 2011".
Urban Planning
Preparation of Master Plans for Cities and Towns in Mizoram and Regulation of Land Development & Building Constructions.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To create economically vibrant, inclusive, efficient and sustainable urban habitats within the State.
We envision transforming Mizoram's urban landscape through sustainable development practices that enhance quality of life for all citizens while preserving our cultural heritage and natural environment.
Mission
To implement comprehensive urban development and poverty alleviation programmes that foster inclusive growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance living standards in urban areas of Mizoram.
Our mission is to ensure equitable access to basic services, promote sustainable urban planning, and empower communities through participatory governance.