News

India and France have signed a contract on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC)

European Union (EU) agreed to offer Euro 3.5 million for investments and technical assistance MYC programme across the Indian cities such as Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Nagpur for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) related to urban transport.

India and France have contracted an implementation on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC) on the evening of September 6, 2018, in the presence of the ambassador of France in India Alexander Ziegler and Housing & Urban Affairs minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for India Shri Mukund Kumar Sinha and Regional Director Shri Nicolas Fornage on behalf of Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

Urban Transportation, Image credit: pixabay.com

MYC is a part of the international initiative that was launched during COP21 (21st Conference of Parties) meeting in December 2015 and supported by the German and French Governments. EU contracted to offer Euro 3.5 million funds for technical assistance and investments to dropping Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) & help to achieve a sustainable transport policy based on the proposal prepared by AFD in 2015.

The objective of Mobilise Your City is to assist three significant cities such as Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Nagpur for reducing the effect of their GHG emissions produced by urban transport with the help of applying urban mobility strategies at the local level and national level to recover their sustainable transportation policy for supporting India.

Technical Assistance activities of MYC will give advantages to the selected three main cities. The main modules of the projected assistance are;

  1. To offer planning and implementation of urban transportation projects
  2. Provide help to institutional solidification capacity for regulating, steering and planning urban movement.
  3. Also includes learning and exchange setups with other major cities through India for exchanges on greatest practices.

The details information of the project accomplishments will be operated by AFD consulting with MoHUA and the three accomplice urban areas including organizations, for example, the separate Unique Reason Vehicles (SPVs) for Keen Urban areas, the Civil Companies and any vehicle specialist or transport related SPV.

Puskar Pande

Editor in chief @GreenCleanGuide.com

Published by

Recent Posts

Energy Attribute Certificates (EAC): A Key to Tracking and Promoting Renewable Energy

As the world continues to transition toward cleaner energy sources, the need for systems that can track, certify, and validate the renewable origin of electricity…

1 week ago

Here’s why “Blue Carbon” maybe the missing link in the crucial fight against climate change

The carbon that marine ecosystems absorb and store is known as "blue carbon." The well-known idea of "green carbon," which describes the carbon retained by…

1 week ago

Unlocking Soil Potential: A Farmer’s Guide to Soil Testing in India

Introduction Soil testing is a crucial practice in modern agriculture. It assesses soil health, nutrient levels, and pH balance, enabling farmers to make informed decisions…

4 weeks ago

Green Thumb, Marathi Style: Your Mobile’s Eco-Adventure Awaits!

Ever wished your mobile phone could do more than just send memes and crush candies? Well, buckle up, because we're about to take your mobile…

11 months ago

Environmental Impacts of Bitcoin and other Proof of Work (PoW) Mining Activities

As of 2023, 106 million people worldwide had bitcoins but the currency's influence on the environment is disproportionate. The primary method of cryptomining, known as…

1 year ago

Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Top Ten Green and Clean Habits to Teach Children

In today’s modern world, where environmental issues are becoming more and more important, teaching kids to be environmentally conscious and eco-friendly is crucial to building…

1 year ago