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Recognising Excellence in Urban Innovation & Infrastructure

Honoring Visionaries, Transforming Cities

The Urban Innovation & Infrastructure Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding contributions in smart urban development, sustainable infrastructure, and IT-led governance. This prestigious recognition showcases the pioneers, policymakers, and industry leaders who are shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Award Categories

Government Corporate
Leadership & Policy Excellence
  • Smart City Leadership Award
  • Best Urban Policy Reform Initiative
  • Excellence in E-Governance & Digital Public Services
  • Top Public Grievance Redressal System
  • Best Citizen-Centric Governance Model
Urban Development & Planning
  • Best Sustainable City Development Model
  • Excellence in Public Housing & Urban Infrastructure
  • Top Citywide Beautification & Public Spaces Initiative
  • Best Model for Disaster-Resilient Urban Planning
Mobility & Public Transport Reforms
  • Most Efficient Public Transit System
  • Best Road Safety & Traffic Management Program
  • Excellence in Non-Motorized & Pedestrian-Friendly Urban Design
  • Top Initiative for Metro, Rail, or Bus Network Expansion
Sustainability & Climate Action
  • Best Citywide Clean Energy Transition Program
  • Excellence in Zero-Waste & Circular Economy Initiatives
  • Top Water Conservation & Smart Water Management Strategy
  • Best Green Belt & Urban Forestry Project
Safety, Security & Citizen Well-Being
  • Best Smart Policing & Crime Prevention Initiative
  • Excellence in Women & Child Safety Measures
  • Top Cybersecurity & Data Protection Framework for Governance
  • Best Disaster Response & Emergency Management Strategy
Investment & Socio-Economic Growth
  • Top City for Business & Investment Growth
  • Best Government-Led Startup & Innovation Promotion
  • Excellence in Employment & Skill Development Programs
  • Most Innovative Tourism & Cultural Heritage Development Initiative
Smart Cities & Digital Governance
  • Most Innovative IT-Led Governance Model
  • Best Use of AI & IoT in Smart Cities
  • Outstanding Public-Private Partnership in Urban Development
Urban Mobility & Transportation
  • Excellence in EV Infrastructure & Green Transport
  • Best Multi-Modal Integration for Seamless Mobility
Sustainable Infrastructure & Green Cities
  • Most Impactful Waste-to-Energy Project
  • Best Green Energy Integration in Urban Infrastructure
  • Excellence in Climate-Resilient City Planning
Security & Smart Governance
  • Excellence in Cybersecurity for Smart Governance
  • Top Disaster Resilience & Emergency Response Strategy
  • Most Innovative Data-Driven Policy Initiative
Infrastructure & Economic Growth
  • Best City-Led Startup & Innovation Ecosystem
  • Excellence in Tourism & Heritage Infrastructure Development
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Network, Celebrate, and Get Inspired at Our Exclusive Awards Ceremony!

Don't miss this opportunity to gain recognition, build powerful industry connections, and
accelerate your growth in the urban innovation ecosystem.

ETHR 22 April, 2025
ETHR Golden Tulip, Panchkula, Haryana

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Urban Innovation & Infrastructure Awards 2025 recognize excellence in smart urban development, sustainable infrastructure, and IT-led governance. These awards honor government bodies, private enterprises, and innovators shaping the future of cities.

The awards are open to:
  • Government Entities - Urban Local Bodies, Smart City Missions, Public Sector Organizations.
  • Private Sector - Technology firms, startups, and enterprises contributing to urban development.
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) - Collaborations that drive impactful urban solutions.

The awards are divided into two segments:

  • Public Sector Excellence Awards- For government bodies and urban planners.
  • Corporate Innovation Awards- For private enterprises, technology providers, and startups.

📅 Date: 22 April 2025
📍 Venue: Golden Tulip, Panchkula, Haryana

Finalists and winners will receive exclusive invitations. Industry professionals and partners can also register to attend.

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