Chhabra thermal power project, Power station in Bapcha, India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 26 : Gujarat's Ahmedabad is all set to host the Urban20 (U20) Mayoral Summit on July 7-8. It is expected to bring together several city leaders and Mayors from across G20 nations.The summit will also be attended by delegates representing various cities, knowledge partners, Indian and international organisations, academic institutes and dignitaries from the central government and the state governments.U20 is an Engagement Group under India's G20 presidency."It is a city diplomacy initiative, comprising cities from G20 countries, emphasizing the role of cities in taking forward the global agenda for sustainable development through collaboration among cities. Ahmedabad is the U20 Chair for the current sixth cycle and is supported by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) as the Technical Secretariat, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) as the nodal ministry," stated an official release from Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Monday.Besides the deliberations among Mayors, one of the highlights of the upcoming Mayoral Summit will be four thematic sessions focusing on U20 priorities.More than 20 Mayors from across the world and about 25 Mayors from Indian cities will share the stage and share their experiences of their respective city level actions and initiatives.Six white papers focusing on the six U20 priorities will also be released in these sessions by the dignitaries. Another exclusive session for Mayors will be a round table on climate finance.Spotlight sessions are scheduled during the Summit to focus on aspects of urban resilience, city readiness for investments, inclusion, circular economy and data driven governance, showcasing the research and works being undertaken by organizations in various cities across India and the world.The event will also host an exhibition showcasing India's urban story, especially city level successes, notable projects and innovative initiatives. There will also be a screening of select films to help raise awareness about the multifaceted impacts of climate change on urban areas and vice versa.As part of the Mayoral Summit, participating Mayors and delegates would also be taken for city excursions to Ahmedabad's historic streets and monuments and introduced to the city's vibrant culture. Mayors will also be planting trees at the U20 Udyan and visit the Sabarmati Ashram.A number of cultural programmes and experiences have been planned for the guests, showcasing Gujrat's and India's rich cultural heritage on the whole.Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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