Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Urban Conclave 2025, a flagship two-day event aimed at steering the state’s cities toward a smarter, inclusive, and sustainable urban future, was formally inaugurated today by Hon’ble Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra.

The conclave, hosted by the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, aligns with the long-term vision of a Viksit Odisha by 2036 and Viksit Bharat by 2047. Held under the theme “Collaborate. Build. Progress.,” the inaugural session in Bhubaneswar convened key stakeholders, including Municipal Commissioners, Executive Officers, and engineers from all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

In his keynote address, Dr. Mohapatra emphasized the vital role of sustainable urban infrastructure, efficient service

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