Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach Project:
Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, has embraced an eco-friendly transformation in waste management by deploying over 200 electric autos for door-to-door garbage collection which is supported by the Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach (SCIAP) project.
- The project aims to address UN-Habitat’s commitments to support the Government of India in promoting sustainable urban planning and management, integrating urban infrastructure and service delivery in cities.
- It aids 28 cities from 11 countries to address the challenges posed by megatrends of global environmental degradation, in an integrated manner.
- The primary objective is to foster an environment conducive to investments in green infrastructure.
- These investments are intended to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, enhance service delivery, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens.
- It is being implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with funding assistance from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- The implementation of the project is underway in five pilot cities – Bhopal, Guntur, Mysore, Vijayawada, and Jaipur.
