1 min readNew DelhiJun 13, 2026 06:26 AM ISTHousing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar LalThe BRICS Urbanisation Forum concluded in Delhi on Friday, with the adoption of a declaration on inclusive, sustainable and liveable cities, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said.Addressing a press conference, the Minister said the BRICS countries had accepted India’s proposal to set up a BRICS Urban Research and Knowledge Network.Speaking about the deliberations, he said: “Urban development cannot be limited to just infrastructure, but it starts with our people. The planning of cities should be for the people.”Lal said the member nations also recognised the need for stronger local authorities and organisations, and the growing role of digital innovation in improving governance, planning and citizen-centred services.While this was the fourth BRICS Urbanisation Forum hosted by India, it was the first time that the participants were ministerial-level dignitaries.© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd Tags:Manohar LalAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogUPSC Prelims Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Official websites to check result, once out19 minutes agoFIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Future, Tyla kick off the party36 minutes agoUS-Iran War News Live Updates: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says final text of peace deal reached2 hours agoCanada vs Bosnia highlights FIFA World Cup 2026: Larin salvages draw for CAN3 hours agoMexico vs South Africa, FIFA World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: 3 red cards, 2 goals, & win for MEX8 hours ago