Urban Development Minister Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu has expressed concern over 'harsh urban realities ' adversely affecting 'brain development and perspectives' of young children, particularly, of the poor during their early childhood. Inaugurating a two day Conference on 'Building Smart Child Friendly Cities in India for 21st Century' here today, Shri Naidu urged urban planners, architects and all stakeholders to aim at creating an enabling environment for children for their all round development.
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