Jaipur, March 3: Agreements worth over ₹1,800 crore were signed between the central and state governments under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 initiative during the 12th Regional 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific held in Jaipur on Monday.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar highlighted that 18 cities across 14 states have been designated as 'Lighthouse Projects' under CITIIS 2.0. These cities include Srinagar, Jaipur, Udaipur, Rajkot, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Panaji, Thiruvananthapuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Belgaum, Bilaspur, Kolkata, Agartala, Guwahati, Muzaffarpur, Agra, and Bareilly.
Focus on Circular Economy and Waste Management
Khattar emphasized that these selected cities will focus on circular economy principles and integrated waste management as part of their urban development strategy. Through financial and technical support under CITIIS 2.0, these cities will implement end-to-end waste management solutions, reinforcing India's commitment to sustainable urban growth.Key Areas of CITIIS 2.0
The initiative aims to enhance urban sustainability through three core areas:- Urban Development Based on Circular Economy – Promoting resource efficiency and sustainable urban infrastructure.
- Integrated Waste Management – Implementing advanced waste processing and recycling systems.
- Climate Resilience Through Green Infrastructure – Encouraging eco-friendly urban planning to mitigate climate change impacts.
This initiative, a part of the Smart Cities Mission, is expected to significantly transform urban waste management and sustainability practices in the selected cities, setting an example for future developments in India’s urban landscape.
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