81301832-Advisory and project management services under the ambit of Urban Labs to SUDSCII partner cities aimed at facilitating city visioning, integrated urban planning, sustainable urban development

Selected contractor is expected to carry out the following activities as detailed out in the terms of reference: - Implementing an urban lab at Bhubaneswar (Odisha) - Implementing an urban lab at Guwahati (Assam)

The main objectives are as follows: 1. Aligning the city vision Contractor will collaborate with key stakeholders to align the city vision with the sustainable development goals and address the unique challenges and opportunities of the urban areas.

2. Integrated, inclusive/gender-responsive, sustainable urban planning Contractor will facilitate the integration of various urban planning components like land use, transportation, infrastructure, environment, social development, economic development, and financial planning including gender-responsive approaches, climate resilience, disaster risk management, to ensure a holistic approach. The contractor will also be responsible for economic development, financial planning and attracting investments through marketing to ensure holistic growth of the city.

3. Implement gender-responsive approaches into the urban planning framework Contractor will be responsible for embedding inclusive and equitable urban planning solutions, fostering active participation, and addressing the specific needs of all genders to enhance the social, economic, spatial and environmental needs of a city.

4. Disaster Risk Management with special focus on hydrological, drainage and urban flooding related issues The contractor will develop strategies for mitigating urban flood risks, improving drainage systems, provide technical guidance on hydrological issues and the incorporation of disaster risk reduction measures into urban planning vision of the city.

5. Information technology and digitalization tools for data-driven decision-making The contractor will leverage information technology digital tools and expertise to collect, analyze, and visualize relevant data for evidence-based decision-making and guide urban planning processes to develop city vision.