The Housing & Urban Development Department Punjab is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring systemized and planned growth of urban areas providing adequate infrastructure, amenities and services to the citizens. The Department is mandated to frame policies, prepare plans and schemes for the growth of the urban areas as well as creation of investment opportunities by accelerating economic growth of cities and towns. Housing & Urban Development Department is headed by the Minister Incharge, Housing & Urban Development. The Additional Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the Department.