Orientation Capsule for Gujarat

The orientation capsule was aimed at familiarizing participants, all officials from various urban local bodies from the cities of Gujarat, to current urban development agendas and policies at the national and state levels, and to introduce them to the range of subjects within the realm of urban development, on which more focused training could be delivered in subsequent training capsules. The training methodology consisted of a number of interactive sessions underpinned by expert led lectures, facilitated discussions, and curated group activities.

The capsule was led by a faculty of three senior and two supporting members from WRI India, collectively representing over fifty years of experience in various aspects of urban governance, development, design, planning, and transport. They led a cohort of 33 participants representing 24 cities from the state through public offices like Municipal Corporations, Urban Development Departments, and Town and Country Planning Departments.