17th NAREDCO National Convention: Fostering Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Growth

The 17th NAREDCO National Convention, themed “Resilient India: Inclusive, Sustainable, and Future-Ready,” will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to address regulatory reforms and urban development challenges.

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Real Estate:17th NAREDCO National Convention: Fostering Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Growth

New Delhi, 1st August 2025: As India continues its rapid urbanization and housing ambitions, the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has announced the 17th edition of its flagship National Convention, scheduled for August 29–30, 2025, in New Delhi. The theme of this year’s convention, “Resilient India: Inclusive, Sustainable, and Future-Ready,” aims to foster serious dialogue between the real estate industry, policymakers, investors, and technology leaders.

During the curtain raiser, Rekha Gupta, Delhi Chief Minister, assured industry members that the government needs just two years to revamp Delhi and address the developmental backlog of the past decade. She urged the industry to come up with Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for developing state-of-the-art hospitals, schools, shopping malls, accommodations, and infrastructure. The government will provide full policy and funding support.

Our vision is to convert all the slums in Delhi into permanent homes. Additionally, we urge the industry to develop roadmaps for parali-processing units to manage and reduce the Air Quality Index (AQI) level in Delhi. We are in the process of simplifying the licensing system to ensure strong state and industry coordination, making Delhi a high-tech capital city, added Rekha Gupta.

“With a double-engine government, we will propel Delhi towards double-digit growth, ensuring a prosperous future for its citizens,” said Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi.

Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman of NAREDCO, remarked, “Urban planning is now central to India’s economic strategy. With construction accounting for a large portion of carbon emissions, the real estate sector must move from conventional approaches to smart, sustainable models. This means adopting green materials, planning for energy efficiency, and integrating smart infrastructure. India’s urban centers have the potential to lead this transition, and Delhi, with its strategic significance, must lead by example. We need public-private cooperation, but more importantly, a shift in mindset where ‘green’ becomes the default and not the exception.”

G Hari Babu, President of NAREDCO, highlighted that the convention would function as a policy accelerator. “We’re at a tipping point where growth, regulation, and innovation must align. This convention is not just a gathering—it’s where ideas are converted into action. The sector’s ability to attract global capital, improve last-mile project delivery, and serve end-users depends on how quickly we resolve policy friction points like delays in approvals, inadequate rental frameworks, and high construction input costs,” he said.

Rajan N Bandelkar, Vice Chairman of NAREDCO, said, “India’s cities need a bold reimagination—from finance to floor space, from carbon to connectivity. With policymakers and private players in one room, this convention will build the roadmap for a liveable, investible, and digitally enabled India.”

Praveen Jain, Chairman Emeritus of NAREDCO, added, “The 17th National Convention is a defining moment for India’s real estate sector. It is where experience meets innovation, and where industry and government come together to script the next chapter of urban transformation. By focusing on sustainability, technology, and investor confidence, we are setting the foundation for cities that are not only liveable but also globally competitive.”

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, has confirmed his presence as Chief Guest, signaling strong central government participation in what is widely seen as the sector’s most influential public-private policy forum. The convention’s official logo was unveiled today by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the curtain raiser in New Delhi.

At the core of the two-day event are some of the most pressing issues shaping the real estate and infrastructure sectors. These include the evolution of RERA and associated policy reforms to improve compliance transparency, grievance redressal, and developer credibility. Affordable housing and urban development—especially rental housing models, credit-linked subsidies, and PPP frameworks—will receive focused attention, aligning with India’s long-standing housing-for-all mandate.

Capital formation and finance are also expected to dominate the discourse. As interest in Indian REITs grows and foreign investors eye residential and infrastructure assets in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the convention will delve into investment instruments, credit enhancement mechanisms, and sovereign support models that can derisk private capital in long-gestation projects.

In a nod to sustainability, technology, and future-readiness, the event will feature discussions on new-age construction technologies, such as prefabrication, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and green materials. It will also explore redevelopment models for central business districts (CBDs) in aging city cores—integrating heritage, density, and functionality.

Mobility and quality of life—key metrics in global urban indices—will also be addressed through sessions on transit-oriented development, multimodal transport, and urban livability benchmarks. Rounding off the agenda, the topic of ease of doing business will be approached through tangible reform discussions on single-window clearances, digitization of land records, and reducing the regulatory load on real estate developers and investors.

With over 800 delegates expected, the 17th NAREDCO National Convention is poised to serve as a springboard for consensus-building, solution design, and forward policy momentum in India’s real estate and urban planning narrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme of the 17th NAREDCO National Convention?

The theme of the 17th NAREDCO National Convention is “Resilient India: Inclusive, Sustainable, and Future-Ready.”

When and where is the 17th NAREDCO National Convention taking place?

The 17th NAREDCO National Convention is scheduled for August 29–30, 2025, in New Delhi, India.

What are the key issues that will be discussed at the convention?

The key issues include the evolution of RERA, affordable housing, capital formation and finance, new-age construction technologies, mobility and quality of life, and ease of doing business.

Who is the Chief Guest at the 17th NAREDCO National Convention?

The Chief Guest at the 17th NAREDCO National Convention is Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal.

What is the vision of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for Delhi's urban development?

Rekha Gupta’s vision is to convert all slums in Delhi into permanent homes, develop state-of-the-art infrastructure through PPP models, and simplify the licensing system to make Delhi a high-tech capital city.