France to collaborate with Pondy in urban planning&other areas

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Press Trust of India Puducherry
Last Updated : Aug 02 2017 | 8:28 PM IST
France today agreed to work in collaboration with the Puducherry government in urban planning, conservation and protection of heritage buildings and development of tourism.
This was conveyed by Catherine Suard, the new Consul General of France in Puducherry, a former French colony, when she met Lt Governor Kiran Bedi at the Raj Nivas.
A release from the Lt Governor's office said that the French envoy discussed with Bedi the ongoing partnership between France and India in urban planning, conservation and protection of heritage buildings in Puducherry and also development of tourism.
It said that the Consul General agreed to work in collaboration with Puducherry governnent in these areas.
The Union Territory has been included in the Smart City Mission by the Union Urban Development Ministry.

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First Published: Aug 02 2017 | 8:28 PM IST

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