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Odisha seeks ADB's expertise for resilient urban planning

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UNI) The Odisha Government has decided to join hands with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore avenues for a strategic collaboration in the spheres of urban development, planning and mobility.
Officials of the State’s Housing and Urban Development Department (H & UD) on Tuesday held a detailed discussion with a delegation of ADB to ensure faster, smarter, and more transparent implementation of urban initiatives.
The meeting, chaired by Usha Padhee, Secretary, H&UD Department, focused on accelerating Odisha’s urban transformation through strengthened cooperation in infrastructure development, sustainable mobility, and resilient urban planning.
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