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India's Vision for Sustainable Urban Development at IUCN Congress 2025

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, presented India's vision for sustainable and nature-positive urban development at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. He emphasized the importance of integrated planning, renewable energy, and citizen engagement in urbanization. Key

MoHUA Issues Advisory for Smart City SPVs

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has issued an advisory to repurpose Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) established under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) to enhance their role in urban development. The advisory outlines a roadmap for SPVs to continue operating beyond the mission's completion in March