World Cities Day in Muzaffarpur

Date 31-Oct-2018 to 31-Oct-2018

Location Muzaffarpur, Bihar

Format Local

On the occasion of World Cities Day (31st October,) PRIA will engage with residents of Muzaffarpur, academic institutions, and local government officials to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable cities and inspire citizens to contribute in building a resilient and sustainable Muzaffarpur.

In the consultation, civil engineering students of Muzaffarpur MIT will share their innovative ideas on how to build a sustainable and resilient city.

Objectives of the Consultation:

• Sensitise youth, academia, media and citizens for resilient and sustainable Muzaffarpur
• Sensitize all stakeholders on how to make Muzaffarpur rmore liveable through citizen’s participation  
• Provide a platform for students to think on how to make their city a better place to live

31st October is celebrated as UN World Cities Day. The aim is to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries and cities in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contributing to sustainable urban development. With the general objective of Better City-Better Life, Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities, the theme for World Cities Day 2018, is a call to action for all of us to rethink how cities may become better places to protect and enhance people’s lives, leaving no one behind. To know more about World Cities Day, click here