Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority (HRDA): Objectives, E-Services

HRDA, an acronym for Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority is a statutory body that regulates and promotes the development of the planning area in Haridwar and Roorkee, in line with policy. To have a deep insight into HRDA, have a rundown of the basics of Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority. 

An Overview of HRDA

Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority (HRDA) was set up on May 2, 1986. The authority was established with the motive of securing and promoting the upliftment of the developing area as per the plan. To meet this purpose, the HRDA has been empowered to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of land and other properties.

This, in turn, is required to carry out mining, engineering, and other operations to execute works related to the supply of water and electricity, dispose of sewage, and maintain and offer other amenities and services. Moreover, the HRDA requires power to perform any activities that are necessary or expedient for purposes of such development and for purposes incidental thereto. 

HRDA Objectives and Concerns

The objectives of the Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority are to:-

• Promote and secure the development of the development area.
• Guarantee a balance between urban development and the natural environment.
• Foster vertical urban growth that offers protection against earthquakes.
• Stringently regulate the transactions of land.
• Decongestion of transportation and commercial corridors.
• Prevent encroachments from occurring.
• Promote the usage of non-conventional energy generating systems at the micro-scale.
• Determine the final zoning conception after launching land capability classes and conducting assessments related to environmental impact for different choices.
• Prioritise corrective standards in the HRDA plan and instil plans for rehabilitation when required.
• Plan transportation, economic, and industrial expansion within natural and environmental resource conservation legislation.
• Develop new corporations outside the central Haridwar region to deter additional degradation of the environment.
• Identify all of the permitted economic development activities in Haridwar and rank them in order of importance. 

E-Services Offered by HRDA

HRDA embarks on a diverse range of works for the development of the public and city. You can visit the official portal of HRDA to avail of various HRDA online facilities including:

• Online property search
• Information related to ongoing projects
• Online Map, RTI, UCMS, and grievances
• PreDCR/AutoDCR
• Rishikesh master plan
• Haridwar master plan
• Particulars of tenders and by-laws.

HRDA Contact Information

For any grievance or complaints regarding the development of the area, you can contact the authority either through email, phone or by directly visiting their registered office.

HRDA Approved Projects in Haridwar

Given below are the HRDA approved current projects:-

• Indralok Housing – I
• 23rd March
• Road Construction
• Drain Construction
• Beautification Projects 

HRDA Achievement

While HRDA has several achievements in its bucket. The two most important in the recent times are:-

• The authority successfully completed Ardh Kumbh Mela 2016.
• HRDA has done various works for the development of the city and the public.

HRDA Updates and News

Recently, the HRDA authority has been in the news for some reasons. Let’s find out about the recent developments:-

Haridwar Admin Razes Illegal Structure

During an anti-encroachment drive conducted by the Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority, five illegal structures in Haridwar colonies were removed on 8th April 2022.

Police closed the colonies allegedly being constructed against the guidelines in the Suman Nagar area, adjoining the Tehri evacuees colony under Ranipur police station. 

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