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.
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).