National Urban Conclave concludes today with actionable insights for India’s roadmap to building inclusive, resilient, and well-governed cities

Key Points

1. National Urban Conclave 2025 concluded in New Delhi on November 9, 2025.
2. Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State of Housing and Urban Affairs, addressed the conclave.
3. A ₹1,000 crore Hill and Himalayan Cities Focused Fund was launched under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
4. MoU exchanged between Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Government of Uttar Pradesh, Osmania University, IIPA and AIILSG.
5. IIRS Sankalan App launched for smarter urban surveys through GIS-based planning.
6. Centre for Public Policy on Habitat and Housing to be established at NIUA, Delhi.
7. India will host the BRICS Urban Forum in April 2026.
8. India will host the Urban Tech Expo in April 2026.