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Odisha urban conclave 2025 to focus on sustainable urban development & governance

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (UNI) The two-day Odisha Urban Conclave–2025, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from October 23, will mark a milestone in charting the roadmap towards Viksit Odisha @2036 and contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Organised by the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, the Conclave will be held on the theme “Sustainable Urban Development and Governance – Towards Viksit Odisha @2036 and Viksit Bharat @2047.”
The event will bring together all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the State to deliberate on key aspects of urban governance, service delivery, and sustainable growth.
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