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Day I, Wednesday, 14th February 2007

17:00- 17:40

Inauguration of Urban Crafts and Cuisine exhibition- Shri Narendra Modi,
Hon’ble Chief Minister Government of Gujarat
• Release of Book: “Inclusive Development through Partnerships &   Reforms-Urban Management in Gujarat 2001-2006”
• Release of Picture Postcards on Traditional & Modern Architecture of   Urban Gujarat

Day II, Thursday, 15th February 2007 Inaugural Session

10:30-14:30

Registration

16:00-16:01

National Anthem

Police Band

16:01-16:07

Welcome Address

16:07- 16:10

• Presentation of Khadi Scarf (Kesh)- Shri Narendra Modi, Hon. C.M.,   Gujarat
• Presentation of Momento- Pt. Nawal Kishore Sharma,
  H.E. The Governor., Gujarat

16:10- 16:16

Screening of Film on Urban Development in Gujarat

16:16 -16:23

Govt. of India initiatives to support sustainable urban growth in India

16:23 -16:35

Address

16:35-16:47

Address

Pt. Nawal Kishore Sharma
His Excellency the Governor, Gujarat

16:47-17:12

Presidential Address

Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam
His Excellency the President of India.

17.25- 17.50
17:30–19:30

Tea will be served
Technical Session 1- Enabling Economic Growth Environment

Chair- Dr. Meera Mehta, Advisor, School of Planning, CEPT -Ahmedabad
Co-chair- Dr. Kanubhai Mawani, Surat Mayor

17:25-17:43

Industrial Progress of Gujarat in the new Economy

Shri Anil Patel,
Hon’ble Minister, Industries, Government of Gujarat.

17:43-18:01

Funding Urban Infrastructure

Mr. Pradip Puri,
Managing Director,
IL&FS Urban Infrastructures Managers Ltd.,

18:01-18:19

Enabling F.D.I Investments in Urban Sector

Mr. Uri Shetrit
Former Chief Architect
Jerusalem, Israel

18:19-18:37

Urban e-Governance- Opportunities and Challenges

Mr.J Satyanarayana
Director General
National Institute for Smart Government.

18:55 -19:13

Real Estate development support for the emerging New Economy

Mr. Anuj Puri,
M.D. and Office Head,
Trammell Crow Meghraj

19:35–21:10

Technical Session 2- Cities, Economic Growth and Investment Climate

Chair - Mr. M. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India
Co-chair- Mr. Amit Shah, Ahmedabad Mayor

19:35-20:03

Audio Visual Presentation on Performance of Gujarat

20:03-20:20

Gujarat’s Urban Growth in the South Asian Context

Dr. Dinesh Mehta, Professor, School of Planning, CEPT, Ahmedabad

20:20-20:38

Public Architecture and Economic Growth of Cities

Mr. M M Rana,
Architect, New Delhi

20:56 -21:10

Session recap

21:10 onwards

Dinner

DAY III Friday, 16th February 2007

7:30-9:00

Heritage Walk of Ahmedabad (Pre-Registration required)
> Traditional Pols
> Adalaj ni Vav
> Sarkjej Roja
> Modern Architecture of Ahmedabad

9:10 – 10:10

Technical Session 3- Socio-Cultural Fabric of Gujarat
Chair- Mr. P.K. Ghosh, IAS (retd.), State Convener INTACH
Co-Chair- Bhavnagar Mayor: Mr. Mehul Vadodaria

9:10 – 9:25

Finding Dwaraka

Dr. S.R. Rao, Marine Archaeologist

9:40 – 9:55

Multi-stakeholder interaction –Government, NGOs, private sector

Mr. Rajesh Tandon,
CEO, PRIA

9:55 - 10:10

Session recap

10:10–12:00

Technical Session 4- Cities - Improved Financial Management & Service Delivery
Chair - Mr. Anil Baijal, Former Secretary, Urban Development, GOI
Co-chair- Rajkot Mayor: Mr. Dhansukh Bhanderi

10:10 - 10:25

Successful Public-private sector participation in infrastructure development, case of AUDA Sardar Patel Ring Road

Mr. K. Kailashnathan, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

10:55 - 11:10

World Bank and Urban Reforms
in Gujarat

Mr. Richard Clifford,
World Bank

11:10 - 11:25

Tea Coffee Break

11:25 – 11:40

The Way Ahead: Gujarat’s Urban Infrastructure Scenario

Mr. M. Rajamani,
Joint Secretary,
Urban Development, GOI

The Way Ahead: Gujarat’s Housing and Employment Scenario

Lunch