Tag: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

MCD develops 1.75 acre green cover in Wazirpur locality NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has developed a 1.75-acre green cover in the heavily industrialised Wazirpur locality of Delhi, which ranks among Delhi’s top pollution hotspots. This initiative aims to alleviate the impact of local sources of air pollution in the area. An official stated that the civic body planted a total of 16,000 saplings of indigenous varieties on a vacant land that had turned into a garbage dumping point to develop a mini forest in the region using the Miyawaki technique. He said, “The Horticulture department of the MCD in collaboration with an NGO converted the vacant land used for garbage dumping to create a mini forest in the area that will help in improving the air quality levels in the region. We have utilised one acre of land for plantation and the rest of the land is used to develop pedestal crossing, install swings, and benches.” Wazirpur is among the 13 identified pollution hotspots in the national capital that contribute to the higher pollution levels in the city in comparison to other states. A report by the Centre for Science and Environment revealed that Delhi-NCR experienced the longest duration of 'very poor' or worse air quality, including the highest number of smog episodes, between November and December 2023, in the past six years. To mitigate the effect of air pollutants on the residents in such areas, the MCD is working on increasing the green cover in the city and develop parks and vacant lands into mini forests. The civic body also plans to create a green fence around the periphery of Bhalswa landfill site, one of the three garbage dumping points in Delhi, by clearing five to 10 metres of land and plant around 50 native species of plants. “We have got the permission to start the work by next month. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the MCD and the Green Yatra Trust to carry out the work. This will help improving the ground water level, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate dust in the neighbouring area along with covering the garbage mountain with a green belt,” the official said. Species such as pipal, babul, pilkhan, banyan, jamun, neem, among others will be used for plantation at the landfill site.The Miyawaki method of forestation helps in creating green belts in urban areas in a shorter span of time as compared to the time consumed to conventional forests.

MCD develops 1.75 acre green cover in Wazirpur locality

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has developed a 1.75-acre green cover in…

Gadkari announces over 200 ropeway projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh cr NEW DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has unveiled ambitious plans for the National Ropeways Development Programme, also known as the 'Parvatmala Pariyojana.' The initiative is slated to embark on more than 200 projects over the next five years, with an estimated total cost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore. While addressing the ‘Ropeway: Symposium-Cum-Exhibition’ in New Delhi, Gadkari said, “Our foremost priority should be to make ropeways economically viable by bringing down the overall project cost and encourage public-private partnership to develop the ropeway network in the country.” He added, “Apart from facilitating tourism in the hilly areas, the ropeway offers huge potential in the urban public transport as well. The focus should be on developing indigenous and cost-efficient solutions without compromising safety.” During the same event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. The MoU aims to establish a center of excellence for ropeways and other innovative alternative mobility systems. Gadkari highlighted the government's commitment to standardize existing policies and codes, aiming to transform the ropeway industry. Emphasising the "Make in India" initiative, he expressed the government's push to encourage the manufacturing of ropeway components domestically. The Minister disclosed that, under the 'Parvatmala Pariyojana,' 60 percent of construction support is provided under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM for Ropeways), compared to 40 percent support under National Highways. This strategic move is designed to attract more private players for the development of ropeways and enhance the success of the initiative.

Gadkari announces over 200 ropeway projects worth ₹1.25 lakh cr

NEW DELHI: Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, has unveiled…

SRINAGAR: The Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD) of Jammu and Kashmir held a meeting to look into the modalities for implementation of National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) all across the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) prepared a presentation describing the roadmap for the possible implementation and rollout of online delivery of municipal services in all the urban local bodies. Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD) stated that the department has nearly 22 online services available to the public and the current initiative is to upgrade and integrate all the services provided by the department. The meeting also discussed upon the union territory’s E-governance roadmap. It asked for suggestions from different stakeholders and their incorporation as per their benefits. The meeting dwelled on cost of the project for its implementation and timelines for its successful completion. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held with NIUA for the rolling out various municipal services in the urban local bodies.

Jammu&Kashmir: MoU signed between Urban Development dept and NIUA

SRINAGAR: The Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD) of Jammu and Kashmir held a meeting…

ONGC, Greenko ZeroC sign pact to make Green Hydrogen

ONGC, Greenko ZeroC sign pact to make Green Hydrogen

NEW DELHI: The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) inked a Memorandum of Understanding…