Objectives

• Formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs and projects, in relation to the subjects of urban development and housing and those subjects that comes under the purview of Departments, Statutory Institutions and Public Corporations.

• Provision of public services under the purview of the Ministry in an efficient and people friendly manner.

• Reforming all systems and procedures using modern management techniques and technology, thus ensuring that the functions of the Ministry are fulfilled while eliminating corruption and waste.

• Planning and development of metropolis and suburbs.
• Systematic promotion and regulation of integrated economic, social and physical development of urban areas.
• Construction and development of housing complexes for shanty dwellers and low income groups.
• Implementation of new housing projects and provision of credit facilities to resolve housing problems of middle class families.
• Introducing storied housing schemes on reasonable rental basis for those seeking temporary residency on rent basis.
• Incentivizing investors to launch new housing projects by providing lands at concessionary prices to housing construction companies.
• Management of Urban Solid Waste.

• Adopting measures to prevent the disposal of waste in an irresponsible manner.

• Formulating a program to regulate all urban construction in terms of urban development plans.

• Ensure that all urban construction projects provide for vehicle parks and access facilities for disabled persons.

• Preparation of National Physical Plans and Regional Physical Plans.

• Directing and regulating all construction activities to be based on national physical plans to ensure integrated urban development.

•  Maintenance and regulation of condominium property.
• Public condominium reforms and transferring ownership of houses efficiently and speedily.
• Matters relating to reclamation and development of low lying areas.
• Providing necessary guidance for the development of underserved areas and marshy lands in urban areas based on a common plan.
• Establish standards and norms for government quarters and other buildings.
• Implement housing schemes and housing financial grants programs to service housing need of people including low income recipients and particular community groups.

• Provide guidance to rural communities on environmental friendly and cost effective techniques for housing construction.

• Provide mechanical engineering services to government institutions.

• Regulation, registration, regularization and standardization of activities in the construction sector in line with relevant rules and regulations and standards.

• Provide consultancy and regulatory services for the construction industries.

• Provide training on heavy construction equipment operation and maintenance.

• Develop building material industry.

• Strengthen local construction personnel.
• Strengthen and safeguard local small and medium scale sub contractors.

• Prevention of marine pollution.

• Preparation and implementation of an action plan for the prevention of marine and marine related pollution.

• Coast Conservation and Protection.

• Implementing ocean cleanliness programs for the prevention of damage caused to the coastal bed and sea bed by the disposal of waste.