300+ Registrations for Urban Innovation Challenge; National Jury Convenes Tomorrow
The Hindu
300+ Registrations for Urban Innovation Challenge; National Jury Convenes Tomorrow
NEW DELHI, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Urban Innovation Challenge (UIC), an initiative anchored within Municipalika 2026, is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most meaningful platforms for nurturing the next generation of architects, planners, engineers and urban thinkers. Municipalika, to be held from 25th to 27th February, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, is India’s leading exhibition and conference on Safe, Smart and Sustainable City Solutions, organised by Fairfest Media Limited and Good Governance India Foundation, and co-organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), bringing together governments, urban local bodies, industry, and knowledge partners.
The Urban Innovation Challenge - A Design Ideas Competition, has been conceptualised as a forward-looking ideas platform, encouraging young minds to respond to real-world urban challenges with implementable, climate-conscious and people-centric solutions. With over 300 registrations and 150+ design entries received from across the country, the Challenge reflects a growing commitment among young professionals to reimagine the future of Indian cities through innovation, sustainability and climate responsiveness.
National Jury Session on 24th January 2026
A key milestone in the Urban Innovation Challenge journey will be the National Jury Evaluation, scheduled to take place on 24th January 2026. The jury session will bring together some of India’s most respected voices in architecture, urban planning, infrastructure, sustainability and public policy, ensuring a rigorous and multidisciplinary evaluation process. The National Jury Panel includes:
● Amit Bhatt – Managing Director (India), ICCT; former Executive Director, Integrated Transport, WRI India
● C. N. Raghavendran – Padma Shri awardee; Director (Emeritus), C.R. Narayana Rao Architects; pioneer of India’s green building movement
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300+ Registrations for Urban Innovation Challenge; National Jury Convenes Tomorrow
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