New Delhi (22.02.2021): The Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) is organizing a week-long in-service training program for All India Service Officers from 22-26 February 2021, through its Research and Training wing (Human Settlement Management Institute). The program sponsored by the Department of Personnel & Training, Govt of India on ‘Cities of Tomorrow- Equitable, Sustainable and Resilient’ aims to sensitize the officers towards sustainability, equity, and disaster risk reduction in cities to meet future challenges. Speaking at the inaugural function Durga Shanker Mishra (IAS:1984:UP), Union Secretary, MoHUA highlighted the need to recognize the distinct individual character of each city while planning for the future. He stressed the need to make ‘Smart Thinking’ a movement that can ensure optimal utilization of resources. Further, Shri Mishra urged city managers to use technology and innovation to create inclusive & resilient cities to propel the country to a $5 trillion economy. Addressing the participants Kamran Rizvi (IAS:1988:UP) Additional Secretary, MoHUA and interim CMD, HUDCO reiterated the need to make cities people-centric and urged city managers to develop a roadmap that would catalyze the development of inclusive and liveable cities.
New Delhi (22.02.2021): The Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) is organizing a week-long in-service training program for All India Service Officers from 22-26 February 2021, through its Research and Training wing (Human Settlement Management Institute).
The program sponsored by the Department of Personnel & Training, Govt of India on ‘Cities of Tomorrow- Equitable, Sustainable and Resilient’ aims to sensitize the officers towards sustainability, equity, and disaster risk reduction
in cities to meet future challenges.
Speaking at the inaugural function Durga Shanker Mishra (IAS:1984:UP), Union Secretary, MoHUA highlighted the need to recognize the distinct individual character of each city while planning for the future. He stressed the need to make ‘Smart Thinking’ a movement that can ensure optimal utilization of resources. Further, Shri Mishra urged city managers to use technology and innovation to create inclusive & resilient cities to propel the country to a $5 trillion economy.
Addressing the participants Kamran Rizvi (IAS:1988:UP) Additional Secretary, MoHUA and interim CMD, HUDCO reiterated the need to make cities people-centric and urged city managers to develop a roadmap that would catalyze the development of inclusive and liveable cities.