Bhubaneswar:The Odisha Urban Conclave 2025, a flagship two-day event hosted by the Odisha Housing & Urban Development Department, was inaugurated, here on Friday, with the vision of steering Odisha’s cities towards a smarter, inclusive, and sustainable urban future. The conclave is a strategic initiative aligned with the long-term developmental goals of a Viksit Odisha by 2036 and Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Held under the theme “Collaborate. Build. Progress.” the conclave brings together key stakeholders from Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), government departments, policy institutions, urban planners, technology providers, financial institutions, civil society, and academic experts.
Inaugurating the Conclave Odisha H & UD minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra delivered the keynote address emphasising the critical role of sustainable urban infrastructure, efficient service delivery, and empowered local governance in building vibrant urban centres. He lauded the efforts of ULBs in implementing flagship schemes and encouraged greater innovation and inter-city learning.
H& UD principal secretary Ms. Usha Padhee highlighted the state’s comprehensive urban development roadmap and the importance of collaborative governance, citizen-centric planning, and technological adoption to achieve future-ready cities.
Director Municipal Administration, Arindam Dakua gave welcome address .
Speaking at the event, dignitaries underlined the importance of cross-sector collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and resilient infrastructure in building cities of the future. Participants reiterated the need for aligning Odisha’s urban mission with national and global sustainability goals.
