CM Mohan Yadav to host Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 in Indore
Synopsis
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will preside as chief guest at Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 in Indore on October 28, 2026, where policymakers and developers will deliberate on green cities and environment-friendly urban infrastructure under the Viksit Madhya Pradesh vision.
Key Takeaways
Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 will be held on October 28, 2026 at the Brilliant Convention Centre, Indore .
Mohan Yadav will attend as chief guest; the event is organised by the MP Urban Development Department .
The conclave will focus on green cities and environment-friendly urban infrastructure .
Indore is India's most-decorated city under Swachh Survekshan and a designated Smart City under the central mission.
Madhya Pradesh's urban projects link to national schemes including the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT 2.0 .
Registrations are open via the official portal ugconclave.mp.gov.in .
India's cleanest city is about to become its greenest conversation. The Chief Minister's Office of Madhya Pradesh announced on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 that Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will preside as chief guest over the Urban Growth Conclave 2.0, set for October 28, 2026 at the Brilliant Convention Centre, Indore — a platform dedicated to shaping the state's urban future under the vision of a 'Viksit Madhya Pradesh' (विकसित मध्यप्रदेश, developed Madhya Pradesh).
Green cities and climate-resilient infrastructure on the agenda
The conclave will focus on two sharply defined themes: the concept of green cities and the development of environment-friendly urban infrastructure. These are not abstract aspirations — they sit at the centre of India's national urban policy architecture, from the Smart Cities Mission launched in 2015 to the AMRUT 2.0 framework, both of which have active projects running in Madhya Pradesh. The state's Urban Development Department, which is co-hosting the event, will drive deliberations between urban local bodies, infrastructure developers, and policymakers on aligning local projects with these central schemes.
Indore is a fitting venue. Ranked India's cleanest city multiple times under the Swachh Survekshan rankings and designated a Smart City under the central mission, it has become the state's flagship proof-of-concept for integrated urban development. Hosting the conclave here sends a clear signal about the model Madhya Pradesh wants to replicate across its other urban centres.
Indore as MP's urban laboratory
The Urban Growth Conclave series fits a pattern Madhya Pradesh has been building since Dr. Mohan Yadav took charge as Chief Minister in December 2023 — sector-specific summits designed to pull investment commitments, align state projects with central missions, and generate momentum around the Viksit Bharat vision. Urban infrastructure is a natural next frontier: India is urbanising at speed, and climate-resilient city planning is no longer a long-term priority — it is an immediate pressure on every state government.
Registrations for the conclave are open through the official portal at ugconclave.mp.gov.in. The government's decision to publish a registration link signals this is designed as a broadly participatory event, not a closed-door officials' meeting.
What the conclave could set in motion
The real stakes of October 28 lie in what follows the deliberations. Policy announcements or investment commitments emerging from the conclave could directly shape Indore's master plan revisions or determine the pipeline of AMRUT 2.0 projects across Madhya Pradesh's urban belt. Whether the 'Urban Growth Conclave' becomes an annual fixture — as similar forums have in other states — will depend on the concrete outcomes it delivers this time around.
When a state's largest city hosts a conversation about greener cities, the country watches to see if the blueprint survives contact with the budget.
Point of View
While also projecting investment readiness. Choosing Indore — the country's cleanliness benchmark — as the venue amplifies the messaging around green, liveable cities. For CM Mohan Yadav, who came to office in late 2023, these conclaves serve a dual purpose: building a governance brand around 'Viksit Madhya Pradesh' and creating accountability forums that can be cited in future election cycles. The real test will be whether the deliberations yield specific, funded commitments rather than aspirational declarations.
NationPress
21 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 in Madhya Pradesh?
Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 is scheduled for October 28, 2026 at the Brilliant Convention Centre in Indore , Madhya Pradesh.
What topics will be discussed at Urban Growth Conclave 2.0?
The conclave will focus on the concept of green cities and the development of environment-friendly urban infrastructure as part of Madhya Pradesh's urban development agenda.
Who is hosting Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 in Indore?
The event is being organised by the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Department , with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav presiding as chief guest.
How can I register for Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 MP?
Registrations for Urban Growth Conclave 2.0 are open at the official portal ugconclave.mp.gov.in , as announced by the Chief Minister's Office.
Why is Indore chosen for Madhya Pradesh's urban development conclave?
Indore is Madhya Pradesh's largest city and has been ranked India's cleanest city multiple times under Swachh Survekshan; it is also a designated Smart City, making it the state's benchmark for urban development.
