The Madhya Pradesh Government is organizing an Urban Conclave on October 28 to showcase its vision for urban development, focusing on Tier-2 cities, digital governance, climate-resilient cities, water security, and green financing.
The Urban Development and Housing Department of Madhya Pradesh will host the Urban Conclave on October 28 at the Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore. The primary aim of this conclave is to present the State Government's vision for accelerating urban development, promoting investment in urban infrastructure, and leveraging modern technology to make cities more efficient, liveable, and sustainable.
The conclave will feature dedicated sessions focusing on Tier-2 cities. Discussions will revolve around redevelopment and densification, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Transferable Development Rights (TDR), housing, master plans, development corridors, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) approvals, Ease of Doing Business, reducing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs), and Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
Another session will focus on reforms in urban administration and digital empowerment. Key topics will include the Automated Building Plan Approval System (ABPAS), online NOC and development permission systems, the Colony Act, digital governance, GIS-based planning, Ease of Doing Business, and Project Management Information Systems.
Experts will also deliberate on climate-resilient cities, water security, and the circular economy. Key areas of discussion will include urban water reuse and management, AMRUT 2.0, the BRSR framework, Namo Harit Nagar Yojana, city forests and central parks, air quality improvement initiatives, Ease of Living and Livability Index, electric vehicles, solid waste management, Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), waste-to-energy projects, solar energy projects, and the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) ecosystem.
The conclave will also discuss opportunities for urban investment, financial resources, partnerships, and global expertise. Topics will cover Urban Challenge Fund projects, public-private partnerships (PPP), financial modelling, temple bonds, green bonds, municipal bonds, joint ventures, multilateral financing, grants, and viability gap funding.
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