14th Fenbruary 2025: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) department of Odisha held its monthly meeting for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) on Thursday, chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee. The meeting aimed at advancing urban governance with a comprehensive approach, focusing on sustainable growth and efficient service delivery.
Key points highlighted during the meeting included:
- Affordable Housing: Accelerating projects to provide affordable housing for urban populations.
- Urban Infrastructure: Enhancing roads, water supply, sanitation, and public amenities.
- Financial Sustainability: Strengthening ULBs’ financial frameworks for sustained urban development.
- Data-Driven Solutions: Using data for improved sanitation, waste management, and municipal services.
- Urban Reforms: Prioritizing capacity-building, digital governance, and community involvement in urban projects.
- Holistic Urbanisation: A focus on improving the quality of life for citizens, not just expanding cities.
Padhee emphasized that urbanisation should focus on ensuring better living standards for all, not merely city growth. The meeting ended with a renewed commitment to improving coordination and fast-tracking development projects to align with Odisha’s vision of a developed urban future.
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