Bhubaneswar, Oct. 25 -- The National Urban Conclave 2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar on Sunday with a strong call for comprehensive reforms in urban governance, municipal finance, city planning and public service delivery, emphasising the need to empower urban local bodies and make Indian cities more inclusive, sustainable and economically productive in the run-up to Viksit Bharat 2047.
The concluding session brought together key policymakers and urban development experts, who stressed that India's rapidly growing cities need stronger institutions, greater financial autonomy, improved infrastructure and effective planning to address emerging urban challenges.
Delivering the closing remarks, union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manoha...