04/06/2025
UN-Habitat India and the Government of Odisha are partnering for a sustainable urban future under ANKUR. UN-Habitat has joined hands with Housing & Urban Development Department, Govt. of Odisha, Government of Odisha through a newly signed MoU under ANKUR (Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation, and Reform) to co-create inclusive, climate-resilient, and innovation-led cities.
Spotlight on:
🔹 Urban RAASTA – a pioneering framework for integrated, climate-smart urban planning.
🔹 Young Gamechangers Initiative (YGI) – empowering youth with digital tools and participatory planning methods.
🔹 Circular Economy for Plastic Waste – using frontier technology to upcycle plastics and improve local livelihoods.
This collaboration supports the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda, ensuring Leaving No One and No Place Behind.
Read more: https://www.unhabitat.org.in/news-stories/pioneering-urban-futures-odisha-govt-and-un-habitat-unite-ankur
UN-HABITAT of Odisha