GANGTOK, : The Urban Development Department (UDD) of Sikkim government
participated in the 12thRegional and Circular Economy Forum in the
Asia and Pacific, held at Jaipur.
A
press release informs that the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum
aimed to discuss strategic policy inputs and share best practices for
mainstreaming 3R and circularity in the Asia-Pacific region. The event also
marked a significant milestone with the signing of the tripartite agreement for
the CITIIS 2.0 Challenge, where Sikkim successfully secured a Rs.
5 crore
challenge fund along with technical assistance in Component 2: Climate Change
Adaptation and Mitigation.
The
CITIIS (City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain) 2.0 Challenge is
a key initiative under the Government of India’s Smart Cities Mission,
organized by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA).
The
UDD delegation was led by Jitendra Singh Raje, commissioner-cum-secretary,
along with Yogeeta Rai, PCA-cum-secretary, Tshering Doma Bhutia, councillor-
Mangan ULB, Jigmee Wangchuk Bhutia, additional secretary and Niranjan Kapil, urban
planner.
“Sikkim's
proposal stood out for its forward-thinking approach to climate change
mitigation while preserving the State’s unique environmental and cultural
heritage. The Rs. 5 crore grant and technical
assistance will be utilized to develop climate-smart urban infrastructure and
implement green initiatives across Sikkim’s urban centers, ensuring
sustainable and resilient urban development,” the UDD release states.
