India Hosts First National Conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons in Gurugram
In a landmark initiative to empower urban governance and local leadership, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the first-ever National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from States and Union Territories at the International Centre for Automotive Technology, Manesar, Gurugram, on July 3, 2025. The two-day conference aims to elevate the role of Urban Local Bodies in a rapidly urbanizing India and reinforce their importance in constitutional democracy and nation building.
The Government of India has organized the first national-level conference bringing together ULB chairpersons from across the country to Discuss urban challenges, Share governance models, Promote local innovation, and Highlight ULBs’ vital role in achieving Viksit Bharat 2047.
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The two-day event is designed to provide a national platform to ULB heads to engage in dialogue, innovation, and solution-building. Delegates will deliberate on five key sub-themes,
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | India Hosts First National Conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons in Gurugram |
| Event | 1st National Conference of ULB Chairpersons |
| Venue | ICAT, Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana |
| Inaugurated By | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla |
| Theme | Role of Urban Local Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Democracy and Nation Building |
| Objectives | Empower ULBs, share best practices, enhance democratic participation, support Vision 2047 |
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