Regional Meeting of Urban Development Ministers of Southern States and Union Territories

Key Points

1. The first regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers of Southern States and Union Territories was held on **October 30, 2025** in **Bengaluru**.
2. The meeting was chaired by **Shri Manohar Lal**, Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs.
3. The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India in collaboration with Urban Development Department, Government of Karnataka.
4. Deliberations focused on Bengaluru’s urban priorities and the progress of central schemes across participating States and Union Territories.
5. The Hon’ble Union Minister reviewed the progress of the **Swachh Bharat Mission**, **AMRUT**, **PMAY**, metro projects and **PM-eBus Sewa Scheme**.
6. A National Urban Conclave is scheduled on **November 8–9, 2025** at **Yashobhoomi, New Delhi**.