India, March 25 -- The third edition of the Smart Cities Forum, held at The Oberoi in the national Capital, brought together a distinguished assembly of global policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders to chart the future of sustainable, technology-driven urban development.

The forum not only highlighted the role of cities as engines of economic growth but also reinforced the strategic urban partnership between India and the Russian Federation.

The session, moderated by Alexey Bondaruk, Head of the Moscow Centre for International Cooperation, featured key speakers including Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra, Russian Ambassador to India HE Denis Alipov, and senior officials from both New Delhi and Moscow.

Addressing the gathering...