BRICS Urbanisation Forum to Focus on Inclusive Development, Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-06-01 12:27:53 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS Urbanisation Forum will be held in New Delhi on June 11-12 under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship.
• Forum priorities include inclusive urban development, climate and disaster-resilient infrastructure, and digital innovation for governance.
• Union Minister Manohar Lal highlighted the event's relevance to rapid urban growth and common challenges like housing and mobility.
• The event aligns with the Chairship theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' and the 'Humanity First' vision.
• Delegations from BRICS member nations will participate in panel discussions to share country experiences and engage in bilateral talks.
• India previously hosted the forum in 2013, 2016, and 2021, establishing urbanisation as a key BRICS cooperation agenda item.