The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is India's leading national think tank on urban planning and development. Established in 1976, NIUA aims to provide innovative solutions to address the challenges of India's fast urbanizing cities and pave the way for more inclusive and sustainable urban environments.

With a team of planners, engineers, researchers, architects, and analysts, NIUA offers cross-disciplinary expertise and technical assistance for city and state-level projects. They also develop toolkits and customized training programs to strengthen the capacity of local and regional government agencies.

NIUA's work focuses on six major thematic concerns: urbanization and economic growth, urban governance and municipal finance, urban infrastructure and built environment, environment and climate change, and social development. They are committed to aligning their efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to India's urban narrative on a global level.

With their deep-rooted knowledge and expertise, NIUA is recognized as a premier institute for research, capacity building, and dissemination of knowledge in the urban sector in India. They actively collaborate with international donors and funding institutions to develop meaningful partnerships and contribute to achieving global targets through locally adapted urban frameworks.

In the face of rapid urbanization, industrial and economic shifts, and climate change, NIUA is charting a new course for the future. They are exploring new domains such as smart city technologies, digital governance, gender and disabilities mainstreaming, and climate change mitigation. With a highly motivated team of professionals, NIUA is dedicated to bringing transformative change to Indian cities, promoting sustainable and inclusive development.