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 performance with a score of 89.09 points."Our goal is - building a city powered by clean and renewable energy, governance through a transparent digital platform," she said. The Mayor highlighted investments of over Rs 2,700 crore in vital infrastructure, including the revitalisation of more than 200 kilometers of roads, modernisation of water and sewage systems, and housing security for thousands of families. She also highlighted Chandigarh Startup Policy 2025, under which over 500 new ventures have been launched in six months, fuelled by government incentives and innovation. Babla further spoke on India-Russia relations, noting decades-long cooperation built on mutual respect....