Manohar Lal and the Asian Development Bank President, Mr. Masato Kanda met today at Shram Shakti Bhawan to discuss ADB’s unflagging support and investment in the Indian Urbanisation.
The meeting emphasized on ADB’s past support extended to various developing sectors and highlighted potential areas of investment to achieve the glorious vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”.
Mr. Lal and Mr. Kanda discussed a range of issues, addressing India’s development in Mass Transit Systems, Inclusive Housing, Urban Sanitation and Infrastructure, Urban Governance and Reforms among other topics. The Hon’ble Minister shed light on the expanse of development boom experienced by the mobility sector, as successful models of Multi-Modal Transit Systems are being deployed and scaled up throughout the country. The Minister emphasized the significant progress made under key flagship missions such as Swachh Bharat Mission, AMRUT, and PMAY-Urban, and underscored the opportunity for ADB to align its investments with India's urban development agenda to advance the shared vision of creating sustainable, inclusive, and connected cities.
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