Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
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Agency overview
Formed1974
TypeUrban Planning Agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Tamil Nadu
HeadquartersEgmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
13°04′40″N 80°15′54″E / 13.07790°N 80.26489°E / 13.07790; 80.26489
MottoBetter Chennai is Our Motto
Minister responsible
Parent agencyMunicipal Administration and Urban Development
Websitewww.cmdachennai.gov.in Edit this at Wikidata

The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), formerly known as the Madras Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA), is the nodal planning agency of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The CMDA administers the Chennai Metropolitan Region, spread over an area of 5,904 km2 (2,280 sq mi) and covers the districts of Chennai, Thiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet and Kancheepuram.[1] It was set up for the purposes of planning, co-ordination, supervising, promoting and securing the planned development of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. It coordinates the development activities of the municipal corporations, municipalities and other local authorities.

  1. ^ "Order issued for expansion of Chennai to 5,904 sq. km; over 1,200 villages set to be added". The Hindu. 22 October 2022.