Milton Keynes City Council Delegates Engage in Productive Knowledge Exchange with Chandigarh Administration, Furthering Collaboration on Sustainable Urban Development
A delegation from Milton Keynes City Council, led by Councillor Mr. Peter Marland, arrived in Chandigarh
as part of the ongoing UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) project. The delegation, consisting of esteemed members such as Mr. Paul Thomas, Director of Planning and Placemaking, Mr. Brian Mathews, Head of Transport Innovation, and Ms. Samantha Carmichael, Political Advisor to the Milton Keynes City Council, were also present.
The visit marked an important milestone in the collaborative efforts between Milton Keynes City Council and the Chandigarh Administration to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration in the field of sustainable urban development. The delegation participated in engaging sessions held on the Design and Architecture of Chandigarh and Life and Mobility. These sessions were presided over by Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav, Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, and attended by the delegates from Milton Keynes City Council, led by Councillor Mr. Peter Marland.
During the session on Design and Architecture, an enlightening presentation was delivered by Shri Kapil Setia, Chief Architect. The session on Life and Transportation witnessed a presentation by Dr. Abhiroop Choudhary, Professor and Vice Dean from O.P. Jindal Global University, under the UK-PACT project. Shri Arul Rajan, CEO of CREST, also presented on Lifestyle Mobility. The sessions were attended by Deputy Commissioner, Secretary Health, and other senior officers of the Chandigarh Administration.
In addition to the knowledge exchange sessions, the delegates of Milton Keynes City Council had the privilege of visiting notable landmarks in Chandigarh. This included a visit to the renowned Rock Garden, a remarkable creation by Nek Chand, and the esteemed Le Corbusier Centre. The delegates also had the opportunity to explore the city’s innovative infrastructure, such as the Integrated Command & Control Centre in Sector 17 and a Public Bike Sharing Docking Station.
This collaborative effort between Milton Keynes City Council and the Chandigarh Administration underscores their shared commitment to a greener future and the exchange of best practices in sustainable urban development.
