The two-day programme, sponsored by NITI Aayog, will focus on sustainable urban development, climate resilience and inclusive planning.
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, will organise a two-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on Inclusive Green Growth and Urban Planning on November 2–3, 2026, at its campus in Bhopal. Sponsored by NITI Aayog, New Delhi, the programme aims to equip urban planners, policymakers and other stakeholders with practical knowledge and strategies for developing greener, more inclusive and climate-resilient cities.
IIFM is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The institute offers postgraduate programmes in forestry and sustainability management and undertakes training, consultancy and research in natural resource management, environmental management and allied sectors.
The programme will explore how environmental sustainability can be integrated with economic growth and social equity in urban development. With a focus on Bhopal, it will examine integrated planning approaches, sustainable development practices and climate-resilient urban solutions. The initiative also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
The course will cover the principles of inclusive green growth, equity and inclusion in urban planning, integrated planning for sustainable cities, global case studies, green infrastructure and climate-resilient urban ecosystems. Its learning methodology will include lectures, case studies, videos and group discussions, with an emphasis on practical and experiential learning.
The programme is intended for government officials, urban planners, architects, policymakers, environmentalists, academicians and representatives of civil society organisations. Participants are expected to gain a better understanding of inclusive green growth, develop actionable climate-adaptation strategies and strengthen stakeholder collaboration for implementing green and blue master plans.
There is no registration or course fee, as the programme is sponsored through funds provided by NITI Aayog, Government of India. IIFM will provide lodging and boarding facilities to outstation participants. Selection will be on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to a maximum of 30 participants.
Interested candidates can register through the online registration form. The brochure specifies October 10, 2026, as the registration deadline, which has already passed. Applicants should contact IIFM to confirm whether registrations are still being accepted.
Contact: MDP Office, IIFM Bhopal
Telephone: 0755-2775716, Extension 319
Email: mdpoffice@iifm.ac.in
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