Urban Infrastructure Summit - Envisioning and Building Sustainable Cities

Today, more than half the world’s population live in cities. By 2050, an estimated 7 out of 10 people will likely live in urban areas. Cities are considered as drivers of economic growth and contribute more than 80 per cent of global GDP. However, they also account for more than 70 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. If well-planned and managed, urban development can be sustainable and can generate inclusive prosperity. The deep inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other cascading crises highlight the importance of sustainable urban development and strengthening the resilience of cities is crucial to responding to future crises.

As India experiences rapid urbanization, the development of urban infrastructure has become a critical focus to ensure sustainable and efficient urban centers. Today, urban growth in Telangana is the fastest and growing further. All these initiatives have ensured that quality of life in urban areas improves. In a significant move aimed at transforming the state\'s transportation landscape, the Telangana Cabinet has recently announced major plans, with a focus on expanding the metro rail network. The ambitious project is expected to revolutionize urban commuting and propel the state towards a more sustainable and efficient future.

Against this backdrop, ASSOCHAM Telangana State Development Council is organising an Urban Infrastructure Summit focus on “building sustainable cities” which offers a platform to deliberate on strategies, innovations and shaping India\'s urban infrastructure landscape on 14 September 2023 at Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, Hyderabad. 

The \"Urban Infrastructure Summit\" provides catalyst role to delve Hyderabad\'s urban infrastructure journey and its alignment with the broader context of sustainable urbanization in India. Attendees can anticipate engaging discussions on innovative infrastructure projects, technology-driven solutions, community engagement, policy frameworks, and investment opportunities that contribute to the city\'s transformation into a sustainable haven.

Given the scale of the conference and the opportunity it offers, we invite your Esteemed Organization to participate in the Conference and play a visibly strategic role in this event of great significance.

We look forward to your valuable participation at Urban Infrastructure Summit.