HUDCO Partners With IIM Udaipur to Strengthen Urban Infrastructure Research and Training
New Delhi | September 22, 2026: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIM Udaipur to strengthen research, training and capacity building in urban infrastructure development.
The partnership is aimed at building knowledge and institutional capabilities that can support more sustainable and efficient urban development.
What HUDCO and IIM Udaipur Will Work On
The collaboration will focus on joint initiatives in:
- Urban infrastructure research
- Training and executive education
- Capacity building
- Knowledge development
- Institutional strengthening for sustainable urban growth
The partnership brings together HUDCO's experience in housing and urban infrastructure with IIM Udaipur's academic and management expertise.
Senior Officials Attend MoU Signing
The MoU was signed in the presence of Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman & Managing Director, HUDCO, and Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur.
On behalf of the two organisations, Sudhir Bhatnagar, Executive Director (Projects), RC JRO, HUDCO, and Prof. N. Vishwanathan, Chairperson, Executive Education, IIM Udaipur, signed the agreement.
Focus on Sustainable Urban Growth
The partnership is intended to enhance the skills and knowledge required for managing India's evolving urban infrastructure needs.
The two organisations will work towards strengthening institutional capabilities and creating opportunities for research and professional training in the urban development sector.
Why the Partnership Matters
India's urban infrastructure requirements are expanding as cities grow and demand for housing, transport, public services and supporting infrastructure increases.
For HUDCO, collaboration with an academic institution such as IIM Udaipur provides a platform to develop research and training initiatives around these emerging requirements.
What Happens Next
The implementation of the MoU is expected to translate the partnership into research, training and capacity-building initiatives.
Further details on specific programmes, research projects and training activities will depend on the initiatives undertaken by HUDCO and IIM Udaipur under the agreement.