CLIMATE RESILIENT CITIES & URBAN HEATWAVES
The article details the Indian government's multi-pronged approach to address urban heatwaves and promote climate-resilient cities. It highlights that urban planning is a State subject under the 12th Schedule, with the Central Government supplementing state efforts. Key initiatives include NDMA's 'National Guidelines for Preparation of Action Plan-Prevention and Management of Heat Wave' and an advisory for protecting informal workers. MoHUA promotes climate-responsive urban development through guidelines (Urban Green, URDPFI) and schemes like PMAY-U, which incorporates green building standards. MoEFCC's India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aims for sustainable cooling across sectors, including transport, by promoting energy-efficient norms and low GWP refrigerants.
The article details the Indian government's multi-pronged approach to address urban heatwaves and promote climate-resilient cities. It highlights that urban planning is a State subject under the 12th Schedule, with the Central Government supplementing state efforts. Key initiatives include NDMA's 'National Guidelines for Preparation of Action Plan-Prevention and Management of Heat Wave' and an advisory for protecting informal workers. MoHUA promotes climate-responsive urban development through guidelines (Urban Green, URDPFI) and schemes like PMAY-U, which incorporates green building standards. MoEFCC's India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) aims for sustainable cooling across sectors, including transport, by promoting energy-efficient norms and low GWP refrigerants.
Exam linkage
GS Paper 2: Indian Polity & Governance (Federal Structure, Government Policies & Interventions); GS Paper 3: Environment & Ecology (Climate Change, Disaster Management)
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