BRICS countries should share experiences and technology for urban development, says Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-08-11 12:13:07 UTC

Key Points

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde said BRICS countries should share advanced technology, experiences, knowledge and information.
• He made the remarks as Chief Guest at the BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026 organised in Mumbai.
• Shinde urged cities from BRICS countries to cooperate on resilience, innovation and sustainability to build citizen-centric cities for the 21st century.
• He said urbanisation should be viewed as an opportunity and that common city challenges require cooperation beyond national boundaries.
• He highlighted Mumbai's climate-related risks and said Maharashtra is taking steps in flood control, coastal protection, green cover, rainwater management, sustainable transport and technology-driven planning.
• He stated that Maharashtra is open to investment, industry, innovation and cooperation.