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Odisha Urban Conclave 2026 Sets Blueprint for Smarter Cities
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 07:35 AM
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The Odisha Urban Conclave 2026 gathered officials, planners and technology firms to outline a roadmap for building smarter cities across the state.
The Odisha Urban Conclave 2026 was convened in the state to bring together government officials, urban planners, technology providers and academia. The gathering focused on charting a comprehensive strategy for transforming Odisha’s towns and cities into smarter, more livable environments.
Key themes discussed included the deployment of digital infrastructure, sustainable transport solutions, integrated waste‑management systems and citizen‑centric service platforms. Speakers highlighted the role of Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and data analytics in improving urban service delivery.
The state government announced its commitment to allocate funding and streamline policies that will support pilot projects and larger scale implementations. Several ongoing initiatives from Bhubaneswar and other districts were showcased as models for replication.
Organisers said the conclave will serve as a reference framework for achieving Odisha’s smart‑city targets by 2030, with regular monitoring and stakeholder engagement built into the plan.
Key themes discussed included the deployment of digital infrastructure, sustainable transport solutions, integrated waste‑management systems and citizen‑centric service platforms. Speakers highlighted the role of Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and data analytics in improving urban service delivery.
The state government announced its commitment to allocate funding and streamline policies that will support pilot projects and larger scale implementations. Several ongoing initiatives from Bhubaneswar and other districts were showcased as models for replication.
Organisers said the conclave will serve as a reference framework for achieving Odisha’s smart‑city targets by 2030, with regular monitoring and stakeholder engagement built into the plan.