India pavilion opens as part of WUF13
Baku, May 18, AZERTAC
The India Pavilion was inaugurated on May 18 at the “Urban Expo” exhibition organized within the framework of the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13) hosted by Baku.
The pavilion, created by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of India under the slogan “India’s Urban Transformation: Housing a Billion Dreams,” showcases the country’s urban development and transformation path. It highlights how innovative urban policies, programs, and partnerships at the national, state, and city levels are helping turn the aspirations of billions into reality.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Abhay Kumar emphasized India’s commitment to building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities.
The pavilion aims to demonstrate how India is creating a favorable ecosystem that brings together various stakeholders to shape the urban structures of the future. According to organizers, this approach contributes to more effective urban planning and management while promoting geographically, socially, and economically inclusive urban development.