The India Pavilion at the 13th World Urban Forum #WUF13 in Baku was officially inaugurated on 18 May 2026 by Ambassador Abhay Kumar.
The India Pavilion, set up by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the theme ‘India’s Urban Transformation: Housing a Billion Dreams’ showcases India’s urban transformation journey.
Speaking at the inauguration, Ambassador Abhay Kumar highlighted India’s commitment and efforts towards building inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities. He had an engaging conversation with exhibitors and participants on urban development.
📸 At the World Urban Forum in #Baku today:
UN Resident Coordinator in India @stefan_priesner joined @AmbassadorAbhay to inaugrate the ‘India’s Urban Transformation: Housing a Billion Dreams’ pavilion at #WUF13, set up by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs @MoHUA_India to showcase #India's solutions for sustainable and inclusive cities.
#HousingTheWorld #Baku2026 @UNHabitatIndia@NIUA_India@WUF_UNHabitat
India’s official statement during the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum #WUF13 being held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 17th – 22nd May 2026, under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities”. The Indian side is represented by Sh. Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary & Mission Director, Housing for All Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Report of the Committee on Framing Guidelines for Insolvency Proceedings in Real Estate Sector published on IBBI website. Access the full report here : https://t.co/RC5Sl5IhVg
लखनऊ में आज पीएम आवास योजना-शहरी 2.0 के अंतर्गत अनुदान राशि के हस्तांतरण कार्यक्रम में उत्तर प्रदेश के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी तथा अन्य गणमान्यजनों के साथ वर्चुअल माध्यम के रूप से सहभागिता करने का सुअवसर प्राप्त हुआ।
इसके अंतर्गत उत्तर प्रदेश के 2 लाख से अधिक लाभार्थियों के बैंक खातों म��ं सीधे ₹2,000 करोड़ से अधिक की अनुदान राशि का हस्तांतरण तथा स्वीकृति-पत्र का वितरण भी किया गया।
मैं यह विश्वास दिलाता हूँ कि आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी के नेतृत्व में हमारा विभाग हर गरीब परिवार को आवास दिलाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है और जब तक यह लक्ष्य पूरा नहीं हो जाता तब तक हम रुकेंगे नहीं..
#HousingForAll#PMAYUrban
The 5th 🇮🇳🇳🇱 Working Group on Housing & Urban Affairs meeting was held in The Hague, 🇳🇱 on 30 April, co-chaired by Secretary @MoHUA_India Mr. Srinivas Katikithala & Special Envoy Robert Dijksterhuis @dijksternote, @MinBZK. The two sides discussed knowledge & practices on circular economy & solid waste management, water management & nature based solutions, sustainable housing & urban development and urban mobility.
@NLEnterprise@RVO_Int_Ond@MinIenW@Secretary_MoHUA@MEAIndia@IndianDiplomacy
A guided walking tour was organised by @RVO_Int_Ond, @MinBZK, @MinIenW & @Cycling_Embassy for @Secretary_MoHUA & his delegation on active mobility in the urban landscape. The delegation was apprised of smart urban mobility like walking, cycling & public transport to make the cities accessible, attractive, and liveable. Thank you, Shelley Bontje, for the interesting tour. @MoHUA_India@MEAIndia@IndianDiplomacy
A home brings dignity and an enhanced ability to fulfil one’s dreams.
With a record investment of Rs. 10 lakh crore, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 Scheme will benefit countless people and contribute to better cities.
#Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 Scheme
💠1 crore houses to be constructed for urban poor and middle-class families
💠Investment of ₹ 10 lakh crore and Government Subsidy of 2.30 lakh crore under PMAY-U 2.0
Read here: https://t.co/hdkhZ8CSgx
#CabinetDecisions
Spreading Smiles, Delivering Happiness!
@PMAYUrban has transformed lives of millions of families across India by fulfilling their dreams of owning a pucca house with all basic amenities.
#GharHuaApnaPuraHuaSapna
हर किसी का सपना होता है कि उसका अपना घर हो।
#PMAYU शहरी गरीबों के इस सपनों को हकीकत में बदल रही है।
बलिया, उत्तर प्रदेश के निवासी ओमप्रकाश जी का परिवार 'प्रधानमंत्री आवास योजना-शहरी' के तहत पक्का घर पाकर खुशहाली के साथ जीवन यापन कर रहा है।
#HousingForAll#TransformingLives
On the occasion of 8th Anniversary of @PMAYUrban, PM @narendramodi Ji’s visionary urban flagship mission rooted in the ideal of ‘Sarvodaya to Antyodaya’ to provide pucca homes to urban poor & usher an era of transformational change by offering a life of dignity.
#AmritUtsav
Shri @KuldipNarayan, JS&MD, Housing For All, MoHUA, inaugurated International Training Programme organised by @hudcolimited. It was attended by urban development sector professionals from 19 countries & subject of discussion was ‘Formal Solutions to Informal Settlements’.
Academicians, Builders, Technology Providers, Technocrats, Manufacturers, Students, Organizers, State & Central Government Officials and various other stakeholders. A big thank you to all for making the #IndianUrbanHousingConclave 2022 a grand success.
#HousingConclave#IUHC
"आर्थिक योजनाओं तथा प्रगति का माप समाज के सबसे नीचे के स्तर पर विद्यमान व्यक्ति से होगा"
Driven by Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Ji’s vision of Sarvodaya through Antyodaya.
Schemes & policies to reach out to the farthest first.
#AntyodayaKePathPar#Ujjwala#PMSVANidhi#PMAY#Swachhata