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States are encouraged to develop their own robust urban policies, including plans for implementation, based on a national framework. Collaboration between State Governments and the Centre is essential for sustainable urban development Venkaiah Naidu Vice President, India
Government proposes to encourage states that are formulating and implementing plans for ensuring cleaner air in cities with over 1 mn people. Parameters for the incentives would be notified by the MoEFCC. `4,400 cr are alloted for the purpose Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister, Government of India
PIN POINT We have learnt so much in the last two years about how you might align climate risk analysis with financial support and that is the missing link. We all know it should be cheaper to finance sustainable infrastructure but we haven’t got the financial tools to express that Claire Perry O’Neill President, UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
UNESCO is very proud to have since last summer the walled city of Jaipur inscribed on our world heritage list. Of course, Jaipur is an iconic city because of its architecture, forts and palaces. It is in everybody’s imagination
Audrey Azoulay Director-General, UNESCO
BUZZ Nitin Gadkari
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Alternative fuel is the future and we must encourage the initiatives to explore the new dimensions of alternative fuels. Our industry shall contribute to promote electricity, ethanol and other biofuels to strengthen our economy
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The science around #ClimateChange may seem complicated but the solutions can be simple. Water can help fight climate change. There are sustainable, affordable and scalable water and sanitation solutions
Delivery of services – such as reliable public transport, schools and hospitals – through economic and social infrastructure is among the most important functions of government. Good governance is as important as financing to deliver quality services
Our 2020 @WorldBank Group #WomenBizLaw Report shows progress toward legal equality for girls & women, with many more steps needed soon. Empowering women is both the right thing to do & necessary for faster growth
