Gujarat government changes structure of Dwarka Okha Urban Development Authority (DOUDA)

Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat by notification has reorganized the “Dwarka Okha Urban Development Authority” (DOUDA) under the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976.

Originally established on March 6, 2024, the body was created in response to the growing need for effective urban planning and development in the Dvarko-Okha region. However, the state government has now made amendments considered necessary to improve its operational structure.

The restructured Dwarka Okha Urban Development Authority will now consist of the following members:

Sir No.	Position	Role
1	Secretary Tourism, Devsthanam Management, Civil Aviation and Pilgrimage, Department of Industries and Mines, Gandhinagar	Chairman
2	Four local authority members	Appointed by the Government – Member
3	Collector, Devbhoomi-Dwarka	Former ex-officio member
4	District Development Officer, Devbhumi-Dwarka	Former ex-officio member
5	Regional Commissioner, Rajkot Municipality	Former ex-officio member
6	President of Devbhumi-Dwarka District Panchayat	Former ex-officio member
7	Chief town planner or his representative (not lower than the rank of additional chief town planner)	Former ex-officio member
8	Municipal Engineer, Dwarka Nagarpalika	Former ex-officio member
9	Additional Resident Collector, Devbhumi-Dwarka	Member-Secretary and Chief Executive Officer

Gujarat government changes structure of Dwarka Okha Urban Development Authority (DOUDA)

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