National Current Affairs
National Urban Conclave 2025
- 10 Nov 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal inaugurated the National Urban Conclave 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi to accelerate India’s urban transformation.
- The two-day conclave, themed “Sustainable Urban Development and Governance”, aims to deliberate on urban innovation, investment, and governance.
Key Initiatives Launched
- Mission-Mode Dumpsite Remediation (DRAP):
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DRAP is a year-long national initiative to fast-track the clearance of legacy waste dumpsites and reclaim valuable urban land by September 2026.
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It focus on 214 high-impact landfill sites across 202 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) containing 8.8 crore tonnes (80%) of India’s legacy waste.
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Its Implementation follows the 5P framework- Political leadership, Public finance, Public advocacy, Project management, and Partnerships.
- DRAP also includes real-time monitoring through a dedicated national portal for progress tracking and transparency.
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- Urban Invest Window (UiWIN):
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UiWIN, anchored by HUDCO, is a one-stop investment facilitation platform for urban infrastructure.
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It aims to attract private and multilateral funding (e.g., World Bank, ADB) for long-term, concessional financing of projects in waste management, mobility, water, sewerage, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
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Swachh Bharat Mission – Knowledge Management Unit (KMU): A dedicated knowledge and capacity-building platform hosted by NIUA to strengthen institutional learning under SBM-Urban.
- AMRUT Anthem “Jal Hi Janani”: Promotes water conservation awareness under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
