Chandigarh, July 2- In a first, two-day National Conference on the theme ‘The Strong Role of Urban Local Bodies in Constitutional Democracy and Nation Building’ is scheduled to be held on July 3 and 4 at the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar, Gurugram district. The arrangements for the successful hosting of the event have been completed. Haryana, with its rich cultural heritage, is fully prepared to extend a grand welcome to delegates from across the country.
Divulging more details in this regard, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Ajay Kumar said that the conference will be inaugurated on Thursday, July 3, by Lok Sabha Speaker Sh. Om Birla. Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan has been consistently reviewing the preparations.
The Secretary General, Lok Sabha, Sh. Utpal Kumar Singh will also be present during the inaugural session. The session will also be graced by the presence of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, and Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel.
The Deputy Commissioner further informed that Mayors, Commissioners, and other representatives from Municipal Corporations nationwide will participate in the conference. The objective of the event is to make urban governance more effective, inclusive, and innovation-driven, thereby contributing to the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.”
On the first day of the conference, best practices adopted by leading Indian cities- Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Lucknow, Pune, Surat, and Visakhapatnam will be presented. Following this, five workshops will be held on different sub-themes, including, the role of Urban Local Bodies as the foundation of democracy, Developing ideal practices and codes of conduct for council meetings, Local bodies as engines of inclusive development, Strengthening municipal governance, Innovation hubs to improve citizen quality of life and public service delivery, Empowering women, preparing them for leadership roles in society and politics as builders of 21st century India.
Sh. Ajay Kumar further stated that on Friday, July 4, the programme will include group presentations on sub-themes, an informal dialogue with the Lok Sabha Speaker, and a concluding session. The closing session will be attended by Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Sh. Harivansh, Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya, and Deputy Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Dr. Krishan Lal Middha.
He said that this conference will not only define the future direction of urban governance in India but also strengthen the country’s democratic and developmental journey.
