The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is an institute for research, training and information dissemination in urban development and management in

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. It was established in 1976 as an autonomous body under the

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. The Institute is supported by the Ministry of

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, State Governments, urban and regional development authorities and other agencies concerned with urban issues Statutory and Autonomous Bodies of the Ministry of Urban Development
/ref> The Institute's policies and directions are determined by the Governing Council consisting of a President, who is appointed by the Government of India, two Vice-Presidents, three members of the Government of India in their ''ex officio'' capacity, twelve other members, and the Director, the Chief Executive of the Institute, as the member-secretary.

Objectives

The Institute's Memorandum of Association defines the following main goals: * To act as an autonomous, scientific and research organisation to undertake, promote and coordinate studies on urbanisation * To act as a centre for advanced study of urban problems and to provide and promote the necessary training and research facilities * To evaluate the social, administrative, financial and other aspects of the implementation of urban development plans and programmes * To mobilise available expertise in the field of urban affairs and to offer and co-ordinate technical and consultancy services * To constitute or cause to be constituted or give affiliation to regional, state or local centres to promote the purpose of the institute * To organise and sponsor training courses, workshops and seminars in various fields * To act as a clearing house of information, and to operate a documentation centre and disseminate information on urban affairs * To undertake and facilitate publication and distribution of books, research papers, monographs, a journal and other communication material pertaining to urban affairs.

References

External links

Official Website
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