Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IDFC Foundation on November 21, 2025. The collaboration aims to enhance technical, financial, and leadership capacities within urban institutions. It also seeks to provide support for national urban programs and HUDCO’s Urban Invest Window (UiWIN). Activities will involve government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector.
HUDCO and IDFC Foundation Collaboration
HUDCO has partnered with IDFC Foundation to collaborate on capacity development initiatives for the urban sector in India. The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 21, 2025, and outlines intentions for joint efforts to bolster urban development.
Objectives of the Partnership
The collaboration’s main goals include strengthening technical, financial, and leadership capabilities in urban institutions. Additionally, the partnership intends to provide training and technical assistance for implementing national urban programs and HUDCO’s Urban Invest Window (UiWIN). The initiative will also focus on climate adaptation, digital governance, and data-informed planning in urban management.
Stakeholder Engagement
The activities implemented under this MoU will engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including government bodies, implementing agencies, academic and training institutions, and entities from the private sector and civil society. This collaborative approach seeks to improve capabilities, resilience, and cross-sectoral learning in the urban development area.
Key Representatives
The MoU was signed by Shri M Nagaraj, Director (Corporate Planning) for HUDCO, and Mr. Eby Thomas, Managing Director of IDFC Foundation.
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