'Environment First, Chandigarh First': Mayor Saurabh Joshi meets Bhupender Yadav, seeks Centre's push for model green city
Chandigarh, globally recognised as ‘The City Beautiful,’ must continue setting benchmarks in environmental governance and sustainable urban development
With an aim of transforming Chandigarh into a model green city under the larger vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi called upon Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, today in New Delhi and sought his support for the initiatives.
After the meeting, the Mayor said that he held an extensive discussion on key environmental and developmental priorities concerning Chandigarh.
During the meeting, the Mayor raised several issues relating to environmental protection, scientific waste management reforms, strengthening green infrastructure, pollution control, ecological conservation, beautification initiatives, sustainable urban planning and future environment-oriented projects for the city.
Special emphasis was laid on transforming Chandigarh into a model green city under the larger vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047 – Viksit Chandigarh 2047.’
The Mayor shared details of various ongoing and proposed initiatives focused on promoting environmental sustainability, cleaner surroundings, enhanced greenery, scientific waste disposal mechanisms and long-term ecological balance across the city. Joshi said that Union Minister assured full cooperation and all possible support from the Government of India for Chandigarh’s environmental initiatives and developmental priorities.
Joshi stated that Chandigarh, globally recognised as ‘The City Beautiful,’ must continue setting benchmarks in environmental governance and sustainable urban development.
He further stated that the coming years would focus on building a cleaner, greener, smarter and environmentally responsible Chandigarh to ensure a better quality of life for future generations.
Mayor Saurabh Joshi said, “Environment First, Chandigarh First is not merely a slogan. It is our commitment towards future generations. Chandigarh shall continue moving towards becoming India’s benchmark green city’.
