MADHYA Pradesh is taking a major step to make its cities smarter, greener, and more citizen-focused with the creation of four professional divisions within Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited (MPUDCL). Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced the move on Tuesday during 11th board meeting of the company, saying the divisions will help strengthen city finances, encourage private investment, improve urban mobility, and enhance citizen services.

 

The four divisions – Asset Management and PPP Mode, Information Technology, Urban Mobility and Namami Narmada, and Green and River Conservation – have clear priorities. The Asset Management and PPP division will make urban local bodies self-reliant and promote private investment, while the IT division will focus on smart city services like the e-Nagar Palika platform, CCTV monitoring, and online citizen services. 

 

The Urban Mobility and Namami Narmada division will implement electric vehicle infrastructure, build multi-level parking, develop public bicycle services, and improve riverfront areas, and the Green and River Conservation division will focus on environmental protection and holistic development along rivers.

 

Chief Minister Dr Yadav also emphasised that urban development plans should align with the vision of “Developed India @2047”, and called for coordinated efforts across departments including Urban Development, Panchayat and Rural Development, Industries, and Forest & Environment. Officials said the move aims to make cities more efficient, citizen-friendly, and financially strong, while promoting sustainable development and private investment.