Belagavi Selected as One of 18 Cities Nationwide for Solid Waste Management Initiative

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Belagavi has been selected for a ₹135 crore Integrated Solid Waste Management project.
The quadrilateral agreement was signed at a conference in Jaipur, involving key governmental bodies.
Belagavi is the only city in Karnataka to participate in this initiative under the nationwide vision.

Solid Waste Management Project for Belagavi

Belagavi has been identified as one of the 18 cities nationwide to implement the Integrated Solid Waste Management and Sustainability Project. On Tuesday, officials from Belagavi Smart City signed a quadrilateral agreement in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in a ceremony attended by Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The project, which will cost ₹135 crore, signifies a major step toward improving urban waste management in the region.

The agreement was established between several key parties: the Union Ministry of Urban Development, the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC), Belagavi Smart City, and the Belagavi City Corporation. This collaborative effort outlines the framework for the effective management of solid waste in the city and aims to enhance sustainability practices.

This initiative arose from the Smart City Mission, which invited proposals for the CITI IIS 2.0 Challenge, drawing participation from 84 cities across India. Belagavi’s proposal emerged as the sole selection from Karnataka, highlighting the city’s commitment to sustainable urban development. Notable attendees at the signing included Syeda Afreen Banu, Managing Director of Belagavi Smart City, Rupa Mishra, Director of the Central Urban Development Ministry, B. Sharath from the Karnataka Infrastructure and Finance Corporation, and Commissioner Shubha B. of the city corporation.

This project marks a significant investment in Belagavi’s infrastructure and is expected to set a benchmark for solid waste management in the region. The focus on integrated waste management aligns with the broader objectives of the Smart City Mission, which aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable development practices across urban areas in India.

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