The Urban Settlement Development Authority (USDA),which was established in 2008 by Parliament Act No. 36 of 2008, is an institution functioning under the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing. The formulation of national policy in relation to urban settlement development and ensuring implementation of such policy, along with the provision of improvements to the living conditions of people in underserved settlements, are the interconnected twin objectives of the establishment of USDA.
19th October, 2023
Mrs. K.K.W. Thushari Priyanka De Silva officially took over as the Director General of Urban Settlement Development Authority (USDA) on 19th November 2024 at a ceremony held at the Director General office of USDA, attended by Chairman, Mr. Asanka Abeywardena and the senior management of USDA.
16th October, 2024
Mr. Asanka Abeywardena assumed duties as the Chairman of the Urban Settlement Development Authority (USDA) at a ceremony held on 16th October 2024 at the chairman office of USDA, attended by the senior management of USDA.
07th October, 2023
With align to World Habitat Day 2023 celebrations “Siyana children’s painting competition” was held on 07th October, 2023 at Gampaha Udugamipala Senarat Paranavitana National School.
19th October, 2023
Conducting a scholarship workshop for grade five children on 19.10.2023 at the settlement of Kaduwela Boralugoda for 78 students .
The selection of the winners of the short video film competition conducted by the authority in conjunction with the World Habitat Day
1st January, 2024
This workshop focuses on educating managers of UDA flats and active community leaders about the importance of handwashing and good hygiene practices.
The Urban Settlement Development Authority (USDA),which was established in 2008 by Parliament Act No. 36 of 2008, is an institution functioning under the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing. The formulation of national policy in relation to urban settlement development and ensuring implementation of such policy, along with the provision of improvements to the living conditions of people in underserved settlements, are the interconnected twin objectives of the establishment of USDA.