Municipalika 2013, the 11th International conference and exhibition on good urban governance for safe, healthy, green, inclusive and smart cities was held from March 13 to 15, 2013 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. Over 700 delegates from 100 cities of India and abroad, comprising Ministers, Secretaries to State Governments, Mayors, Municipal Commissioners, city managers, town planners, architects, engineers, urban transport specialists, E-Governance experts, urban utility managers, private sector and citizens groups participated in the show. This year Municipalika launched ‘Urban Innovation Challenge’, a design competition for professional students of architecture, urban planning and engineering. Some 53 entries were received on the themes of ‘Sustainable Cities and Townships’ and ‘Green Buildings and Habitats’. The winners were given GGIF-Municipalika Urban Innovation Awards 2013. Also, this year the ‘Planning and Design Sourcebook for Integrated City Development’ was released. As part of participatory city development, a special open house interaction among Mayors, Municipal Commissioners, City Managers, members of Resident Welfare Associations, Community-based organisations, NGOs, urban planning and architecture students and civil society members was also held. There was a discussion on creation of inclusive and humane cities, smart cities and integrated and self-contained townships. The theme covered solutions for affordable housing and slum-free cities. Municipalika also had a session on ‘Urban Sanitation and Waste Water Management,’ the speakers included a mix of Municipal Commissioners, Private consultants, Product Manufacturers and the media.