Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation

Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Official logo of BUIDCO
Agency overview
Formed16 June 2009
JurisdictionGovernment of Bihar
HeadquartersWest Boring Canal Road, Rajapul, Patna, 800001
Minister responsible
Agency executives
  • Santosh Kumar Mall, IAS, Principal Secretary, UDHD
  • Dharmendra Singh, IAS, Managing Director, BUIDCO
  • Vivek Kumar Singh, IAS, Chairman, Development Commissioner
Websitebuidco.in
buidco.bih.nic.in
urban.bih.nic.in

The Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Hindi: बिहार शहरी आधारभूत संरचना विकास निगम लिमिटेड), commonly known as BUIDCO, is the Government of Bihar’s primary urban planning and infrastructure development agency. Established on 16 June 2009 under the Companies Act, 1956, BUIDCO functions as an apex body for the planning, coordination, and implementation of urban development projects across the state. The corporation works under the Urban Development & Housing Department, Government of Bihar.

BUIDCO is responsible for accelerating urban infrastructure development in Bihar, focusing on sectors such as water supply, sewerage, urban transport, housing, and solid waste management, with the objective of transforming the state’s cities into modern, well-equipped urban centres through systematic planning and execution.

Key Functions and Mandate

BUIDCO serves as the apex body for urban planning and execution, responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing infrastructure projects in Bihar’s rapidly urbanising areas. The corporation undertakes comprehensive urban development projects, including 24×7 water supply systems, sewerage networks, stormwater drainage, solid waste management, urban transport, affordable housing, riverfront development, street lighting, markets, and urban beautification initiatives.

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