GDA was established in 1989 vide Govt of the Punjab notification No.SO(I&C)-HP&EP-2-12/89 dated 2nd July 1989 under the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976. GDA Gujranwala is working under the provisions of the Punjab Development of Cities Act, 1976 (Amended 2014).
Vision
GDA aims to turn Gujranwala into a “Sustainable City” with combined support of the people, private sector and different levels of the Government, where overwhelming majority enjoy convenient, healthful, and satisfied living.
Mission
- To establish a comprehensive system of planning and development in order to improve the quality of life in Gujranwala City.
- To establish an integrated development approach and a continuing process of planning and development to ensure optimum utilization of resources and economical and effective utilization of land.
- To evolve policies and programs relating to the improvement of the environment, housing, industrial development, traffic transportation, water supply, sewerage, drainage, solid waste disposal and allied matters