Govt announces names of 18 cities to receive funds under CITIIS 2.0 scheme
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt announces names of 18 cities to receive funds under CITIIS 2.0 scheme

Hindustan Times  

To promote the reuse and recycling of waste generated in urban areas, Union minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday announced the names of 18 cities that will get ₹1,496 crore as part of the CITIIS 2.0 challenge. Under CITIIS 2.0, cities will implement projects promoting a circular solid waste management economy for the next four years. Swati Singh Sambyal, an international circular economy expert said CITIIS 2.0, with its incorporation of circular economy principles in waste management, holds the potential to make a substantial impact on India’s COP28 commitments. The ongoing efforts planned in 18 Smart Cities, focusing on diverse facets of Integrated Waste Management and embracing circular interventions, play a pivotal role in creating replicable models.

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ABP News  

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