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National Mission on Sustainable Habitat

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeactiveenvironmentLaunched: 2010-01-01

About the Scheme

A mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) focused on promoting sustainable urban development, improving energy efficiency in buildings, managing urban waste, and encouraging public transport to address climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in urban areas.

Target Beneficiaries: 37.8 crore urban residents across Indian cities through sustainable habitat development, green building practices, urban planning improvements, energy efficiency, waste management, and climate resilience initiatives

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) through various line ministries (e.g., Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) and urban local bodies.

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✦Key Features

  • Focus on energy efficiency in urban planning, building codes, and municipal solid waste management.
  • Promotes better urban planning practices and green infrastructure development.
  • Encourages the use of cleaner fuels, public transport, and non-motorized transport.
  • Supports water conservation, wastewater recycling, and urban forestry.
  • Aims to improve urban air quality through various measures.
  • Part of India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for project implementation and policy adoption.
  • State governments for policy formulation and oversight.
  • Research institutions and NGOs for technical assistance and awareness campaigns.
  • Developers and builders for adopting green building standards.

★Benefits

  • Reduced carbon footprint of urban areas and improved environmental quality.
  • Enhanced quality of life for urban residents through better infrastructure.
  • Increased resource efficiency in energy and water consumption.
  • Improved urban infrastructure, public services, and waste management systems.
  • Increased resilience of cities to climate change impacts and natural disasters.

▶Application Process

  • ULBs/State governments prepare project proposals aligned with NMSH objectives.
  • Proposals are submitted to the nodal Ministry or designated implementing agencies.
  • Technical and financial appraisal of projects is conducted by expert committees.
  • Funding and implementation approval is granted based on evaluation.
  • Regular monitoring and evaluation of project progress and outcomes.

₹ Budget Allocation

Allocations are made through various schemes of relevant ministries, as NMSH is an overarching mission rather than a direct funding scheme. Specific project-based funding is provided through existing departmental budgets.

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Primarily through departmental allocations of MoHUA and convergence with other missions.

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance7%
Mains Relevance8%

Syllabus Tags

Climate ChangeUrban PlanningSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Smart Cities MissionWaste ManagementEnergy EfficiencyPublic TransportNational Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

Historical Context

Launched in 2010 as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) to manage the environmental impact of rapid urbanization.