Lucknow Invited to ASEAN Forum as Knowledge City | 11 Aug 2025

Why in News? 

Officials of Lucknow Municipal Corporation were invited to attend the meeting of ASEAN Governors & Mayors Forum (AGMF) in Kuala Lumpur as a 'Knowledge City', after gaining recognition for its initiatives in cleanliness, green development, and sustainable urban management. 

Key Points 

• About: The AGMF, originally the ASEAN Mayors Forum (AMF) in 2011, was founded to highlight local contributions to ASEAN integration. 
  • In 2018, AMF was accredited as an entity associated with ASEAN, due to ASEAN member states' official recognition of its common goals and contribution to ASEAN’s community building. 
• Participants: The AGMF is being held from 10th August 2025 to 15th August 2025, bringing together governors, mayors, urban experts from Asia, and international organizations such as the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC), and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). 
• Objective: The forum aimed to exchange knowledge on proven urban management models, sustainable growth, climate action, and citizen participation. 
• Recognition: Lucknow was one of six Indian cities selected to share its experiences in urban management at this prestigious event, marking a significant achievement in its journey towards sustainability and better urban governance. 
  • Mayor Sushma Kharkwal, Municipal Commissioner Gaurav Kumar, and Additional Commissioner Arvind Kumar Rao presented the city's innovative projects. 
  • Key projects highlighted during the event included the establishment of the Shivri Solid Waste Processing Plant, along with other initiatives.