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Need to promote resource efficiency to achieve climate resilient urban development: Naidu
Apr-16-2019

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has expressed need to promote resource efficiency to achieve climate resilient urban development. He called for new urban infrastructure that will be low-carbon, green and climate resilient.

Vice President said that a massive migration from rural to urban areas has become a reality and further listed the main drivers of such migration such as education, entertainment, enhanced medical facilities and employment. He also pitched for collaborative efforts of governments at state and centre to reduce the divide by providing urban amenities in rural areas.

Naidu also called upon all the representatives of provinces and cities of various countries presented to adopt multi-dimensional and innovative approaches to ensure low emissions oriented development. He urged them to promote public transport in cities to reduce congestion and air pollution.

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