Bhubaneswar: The two-day Odisha Urban Conclave – 2025, organised by the Housing & Urban Development Department, concluded today with a collective resolve to build vibrant, sustainable, and people-centric cities across the State.

Delivering the valedictory address, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, H&UD Department, outlined Odisha’s vision to position Rourkela and Bhubaneswar among the top 100 global cities. She emphasised the need for private investment, leveraging smart city experience, and optimising human and technological resources to achieve the State’s long-term vision of Viksit Odisha – 2036 and Viksit Bharat – 2047.

Padhee urged officers and urban functionaries to work with cooperation and collective spirit, ensuring effective implementation of projects and better service delive

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