13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum

Current Context: On 11–12 June 2026, the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum was held at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi, under India’s BRICS Chairship.

• It concluded with the first‑ever BRICS Urban Ministerial Declaration, also called the Delhi Declaration on Urban Development.
• Theme: “Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive & Resilient Urban Futures.”
• Participants included ministers, senior officials, and urban experts from BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and partner countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia, etc.).
• Key focus areas: inclusive, people‑centric urban development, climate & disaster‑resilient infrastructure, and sustainable, liveable cities.
• It emphasized equitable access to urban services, affordable housing, slum upgrading, public transport, solid waste management, and sustainable infrastructure.
• The forum also highlighted strengthening municipal institutions, local governance, digital innovation, and citizen‑centric approaches.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum?
a) Smart Cities for Economic Growth
b) Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive & Resilient Urban Futures
c) Sustainable Infrastructure for All
d) Urban Innovation for Global Development

Answer: b) Theme: “Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive & Resilient Urban Futures.”