India, Dec. 24 -- The third regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers took place in Bhopal on December 20, 2025, chaired by Union Minister Manohar Lal.

This meeting followed a national consultation on July 17, 2025, focusing on urban development challenges and opportunities. Attendees included Chief Ministers and senior officials from North-Central States such as Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Manohar Lal stated that "India will be Viksit@2047" and introduced the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 toolkit alongside seven IT platforms to enhance citizen service delivery. The meeting reviewed progress under key missions:

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U): Emphasis was placed on political and administrat...