Haryana Government Establishes Centre for Urban Excellence
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Nodal Agency | Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) |
| Objective | Establish a Centre for Urban Excellence (CUE) for regulated urban development, partnering with a reputed institution to build cutting-edge knowledge, capacities, and implementation models. |
| Goals | - Foster innovation and stakeholder discourse.- Enhance Haryana's urban livability index to international standards within a decade. |
| Urban Growth in Haryana | - Urbanization level: 35% (higher than national average of 31% as per 2011 census).- Urban population growth rate: 44.25% (higher than national rate of 32%). |
| Mission | Strengthen state agencies' capacities for systematic urban innovation and governance. |
| Focus Areas | - Environmental sustainability.- Technology adoption.- Resource conservation.- People-first approach.- Shaping policies and practices for balanced growth and development. |
| Activities | Research, strategic advisory, technical support, training, and capacity building. |