World Habitat Day 2010 to be Celebrated on 4th October 2010

The United Nations has designated the first Monday in October each year as the World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of human settlements and the necessity of adequate shelter for all. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of human habitat.

UNHABITAT has decided the theme Better City, Better Life for the World Habitat Day 2010 to highlight the collective vision of a sustainable urban world that harnesses the potential and possibilities, mitigates inequalities and disparities, and provides a home for people of all cultures and ages, both rich and poor.

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation is organizing celebrations on 4th October 2010 to commemorate the Day.

Kumari Selja, Minister of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Minister of Tourism, will deliver the World Habitat Day Address on the occasion.

Secretaries in the States / UTs dealing with Housing and Human Settlement, Mayors / Municipal Commissioners of 63 Mission Cities and other Dignitaries have been invited for the celebrations.