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