Second National Urban Conclave opens in Bhubaneswar on theme 'Urban Rising - Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery'
The second edition of the National Urban Conclave, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with NIUA as knowledge partner, was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 24 October 2026 by MoS Tokhan Sahu on the theme 'Urban Rising - Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery'.
Summary
The second National Urban Conclave was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 24 October 2026 by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The two-day conclave (24-25 October) is organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with support from the Odisha government, with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) as knowledge partner and HUDCO and NBCC as principal sponsors, on the theme 'Urban Rising - Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery'. The minister noted that India's urban population grew from about 377 million in 2011 to around 500 million and is expected to reach 600 million by 2036.
Key facts
- Event
- 2nd National Urban Conclave, 24-25 October 2026
- Venue
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Theme
- Urban Rising - Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery
- Organiser
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, with Odisha govt
- Knowledge partner
- National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
- Principal sponsors
- HUDCO and NBCC
- Urban population
- ~377 million (2011) → ~500 million; 600 million expected by 2036
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of the second National Urban Conclave held in Bhubaneswar in October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Urban Rising - Rethinking Urban Systems, Solutions and Delivery
Which institution was the knowledge partner of the National Urban Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar?
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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)