With the rapid pace of urbanization, the percentage of India s population living in cities and urban areas has almost doubled to 27.8% from 14% at the time of Independence. This is expected to accelerate even further, and by 2021 over 40% of Indians will be living in urban areas. Indian cities provide settings as engines of growth, and at the same time face enormous challenges.
The urban sector scenario in India is thus going through a dynamic phase of reforms, leading to fast-paced improvements in infrastructure through Large - scale massive investments.
- Provide a platform for showcasing and demonstrating the latest technologies, equipments, services and concepts in Municipal Management, Urban Development and Public Works
- Create a forum for sharing strategies, experiences and best-practices in creating inclusive, sustainable, inhabitable and credit-worthy Urban settlements
- Bring more transparency and accountability in public procurement
- Showcase the various programmes, policies and achievements in the sphere of Urban Development by Central and State Governments, especially the Host-State Maharashtra and the Host-City Mumbai
- Foster interaction among the various stake-holders i.e. Central, State and Local Urban Government Bodies, International and National Developmental Agencies, NGOs, and citizens.
