National Institute of Urban Affairs marks 50 years with 'Resilient Urban India @2047' theme
On 13 June 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) marked 50 years under the theme 'Resilient Urban India @2047'.
Summary
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), a think tank under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, marked 50 years of work on integrated and sustainable urban development at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 13 June 2026. The golden jubilee was held under the theme 'Resilient Urban India @2047' and drew over 1,000 participants online and offline. An exhibition traced NIUA's milestones, studies and policy support since 1976. NIUA Director Dr Debolina Kundu described the institute as a bridge between research, policy and practice.
Key facts
- Institution
- NIUA, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Occasion
- 50 years (golden jubilee), 13 June 2026, Vigyan Bhawan
- Theme
- Resilient Urban India @2047
- Work since
- 1976
- Director
- Dr Debolina Kundu
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), which marked 50 years in June 2026, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
NIUA is a think tank under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
What was the theme of NIUA's golden jubilee celebrations held on 13 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Resilient Urban India @2047
The golden jubilee was organised under the theme 'Resilient Urban India @2047'.
Consider the following statements about NIUA's 50-year celebration: 1. The exhibition traced NIUA's work since 1976. 2. The celebration was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs release.