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Viksit Bharat Series: Renewative™ Cities

Welcome to the Viksit Bharat Series: Renewative™ Cities

An initiative dedicated to fostering dialogue and collaboration for building resilient, sustainable,
and technologically advanced urban landscapes in India. This series brings together thought
leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore actionable strategies for shaping the
future of Indian cities.

Event Highlights

The inaugural event of the series took place on October 22, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre,
New Delhi. It was jointly hosted by:

Mr. Jyoti Narain

Mr. Jyoti Narain

Founders of Strategists’ World

Ms. Bharti Sinha,

Ms. Bharti Sinha

Founders of Strategists’ World

Dr. Yogita Shukla

Dr. Yogita Shukla

Founder of the addGEO Foundation

The event was held in partnership with NAREDCO, under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing
and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), and featured participation from leading organizations such as TCS,
Wipro, Deloitte, Arahas Technologies, IBM, HERE Technologies, and NIUA.
Presentations on Digital Twins by Genesys India, Bentley, and Altz Technologies further
enriched the discussions.

Key Themes & Discussions

Resilient and Sustainable Cities

Resilient and Sustainable Cities

  • Strategies for tackling urban challenges through data-driven policies.
  • Emphasis on affordable housing and public-private partnerships for sustainable urban growth.

    • Technological Integration

    Technological Integration

  • The role of geospatial technology in urban planning.
  • Adoption of digital tools to enhance urban governance.

    • Innovation and Collaboration

    Innovation and Collaboration

  • Insights into the startup ecosystem and fostering innovation through risk capital.
  • Importance of cross-sector partnerships in driving urban transformation.

    • Esteemed Panelists

    The event featured a distinguished panel of experts, including:

    Dr. Debolina Kundu (NIUA)

    Dr. Debolina Kundu (NIUA)

    Advocating for data-driven urban policies.

    Mr. Ajay Bhargava (NIC)

    Mr. Ajay Bhargava (NIC)

    Sharing insights on technology’s role in governance.

    Mr. Sudhir Sethi (Chiratae Ventures)

    Mr. Sudhir Sethi (Chiratae Ventures)

    Highlighting the need for investment in innovation.

    Mr. G. Hari Babu (NAREDCO)

    Mr. G. Hari Babu (NAREDCO)

    Discussing sustainable housing models.

    Dr. Deivasigamani Vasudevan (MoHUA)

    Dr. Deivasigamani Vasudevan (MoHUA)

    Showcasing Varanasi as a model smart city.

    Mr. Sajid Malik (Genesys)

    Mr. Sajid Malik (Genesys)

    Demonstrating the impact of geospatial tools.

    Vision for the Future

    The Viksit Bharat Series aims to:

    Provide actionable recommendations to the Government of India.

    Foster collaboration across sectors to reimagine and rejuvenate India’s urban environments.

    Serve as a platform for innovative solutions and transformative ideas in urban development.

    Join the Movement

    Be part of this journey to shape the cities of tomorrow. Together, let’s build a resilient,
    sustainable, and technologically empowered India.

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