Chandigarh, Oct. 29 -- Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla presented a comprehensive vision for the city at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) 2025, held at Expo City Dubai, emphasising her goal to transform Chandigarh from the "City Beautiful" into a "Smart, Sustainable, and Technologically Advanced" city. Representing India and the UT, the mayor highlighted Chandigarh's identity as a hub of innovation, digital inclusion, and sustainable development, extending beyond its architectural beauty.

Speaking at the summit, she emphasised the "Chandigarh Model" as the city's competitive advantage, combining high quality of life, green surroundings, security, and balanced urban planning. She noted that Chandigarh has topped India in environmental perfo...