BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave Will be Hosted by India
BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave will be hosted by India in Mumbai (Maharashtra) , financial capital of India from April 14 to 16,2016. The top Urban Policy makers and Planners from BRICS Nations will attend it and they are:
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- China
- South Africa
Key facts:
- The Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Government of Maharashtra are the joint body of this initiative.
- This is major event after BRICS of Russia.
- The conference will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi which will be attended by representatives of at least two cities from each of the BRICS nations.
- This is three-day conclave.
- It will be organized by Mumbai First, a think-tank working to find solutions for city՚s development.
In this conclaves main discussion points will be:
- Urban mobility
- Water and west management
- Governance
Background:
- During PM Modi՚s visit to Russia in last year for BRICS summit he had decided for such a conclave which will help to understand and share ideas of development in cities between Brics nations.
- For the conclave Mumbai is selected because of it is best example of development, infrastructure and variety culture and connectivity.
✍Examrace Team at Mar 9, 2016