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Leadership Change: HUDCO Appoints IAS Baldeo Purushartha as Government Nominee Director – Here’s What You Need to Know

IAS officer Baldeo Purushartha joins HUDCO board, bringing extensive expertise in infrastructure policy and planning to boost housing and urban development projects.
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New Delhi: In a strategic move to strengthen governance and policy oversight, Baldeo Purushartha, an IAS officer of the 2002 batch from the Punjab cadre, has been appointed as a Government Nominee Director on the board of Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO), effective immediately. The appointment was approved by the HUDCO Board, as per a regulatory filing on Monday.

Extensive Administrative Experience

Purushartha currently serves as Joint Secretary in the Infrastructure Policy and Planning Division, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. He brings a wealth of experience in infrastructure and public administration, having held key positions both in the Government of Punjab and the Government of India, including Divisional Commissioner of Jalandhar and Secretary of the Lokpal in Punjab.

His expertise spans infrastructure planning, policy formulation, and governance, making him well-suited to contribute to HUDCO’s mission of financing housing and urban development projects across the country.

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HUDCO’s Role in Urban Development

Established as a premier techno-financing public sector enterprise, HUDCO plays a pivotal role in India’s housing and urban infrastructure sector. The corporation provides financial and technical assistance to state governments, urban local bodies, and private sector entities for housing and infrastructure projects, supporting the government’s vision of ‘Housing for All’ and sustainable urban growth.

Purushartha’s appointment is expected to strengthen HUDCO’s strategic direction, governance, and operational efficiency, particularly in implementing large-scale urban and housing development programs across India.

About HUDCO

Established in 1970, the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) is a premier public sector enterprise engaged in housing finance and urban infrastructure development. Headquartered in New Delhi, HUDCO provides financial and technical assistance for housing and urban infrastructure projects across India. The corporation plays a pivotal role in the government’s mission of ‘Housing for All’ by financing projects that cater to the housing needs of the economically weaker sections of society.

Read also: HUDCO Reschedules Final Dividend Record Date to September 9, 2025 Following RBI Settlement Holiday


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