National Urban Conclave calls for stronger urban governance, sustainable financing,citizen-centric services

Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (UNI) The two-day National Urban Conclave 2026 concluded on Sunday with a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at strengthening urban governance, improving municipal capacity, promoting integrated infrastructure planning and ensuring sustainable financing for cities. The deliberations across seven sessions outlined key priorities for the next phase of urban reforms, with a strong focus on accountable service delivery, inclusive development and resource efficiency. The conclave examined critical challenges confronting urban areas, including pedestrian safety, water and waste management, affordable housing, infrastructure coordination, municipal service delivery, building regulations and urban governance. The recommendations emphasised the need for stronger institutions,…