National Urban Conclave 2026 inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

The second National Urban Conclave 2026 was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 24-25 October 2026, focusing on urban systems and solutions.

• Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu inaugurated the conclave, highlighting India's urban population growth from 377 million in 2011 to a projected 600 million by 2036.
• The conclave launched the Urban Invest Window (UiWIN) Journal, ANKUR Handbook, and E-Book: Mera Ghar Mera Abhimaan.
• The E-Launch of PMAY-U 2.0 Mobile Application and the Standard Operating Procedure for PMAY-U Awards 2027 were also released.
• A Framework on Government and Privately Owned Public Spaces for Odisha and an Advisory on C & D Waste Management were launched.
• The conclave featured seven thematic sessions covering topics such as 'Right to Walk', 'Water, Waste and Resource Efficiency', and 'Model Municipal Law'.
• The Urbanisation Premium Grant of ₹10,000 crore was recommended by the Sixteenth Finance Commission.