Mr Kamal Nath, Minister of Urban Development, Govt. of Indiagave away the Environmentally Sustainable City Awards (ESCA), 2011 to the cities of Mysoreand Vijayawadaat the 5th Euro-India Summit on 13 October 2011 at Leuven, Belgium.
Speaking at the Summit, Minister Nath emphasized the growing infrastructure and urbanization challenges being faced by India and highlighted the steps being taken by the Govt. of India towards “creating economically viable, vibrant, efficient and inclusive cities”. Mr.Nath said that as of now 60% GDP is being generated from the urban centers andthispercentageislikelytofurtherincrease.
ESCA awards are based on the efforts made by the cities for the conservation of Water, Air,Habitat,EnergyandEarth.
Speaking at the Summit, Minister Nath emphasized the growing infrastructure and urbanization challenges being faced by India and highlighted the steps being taken by the Govt. of India towards “creating economically viable, vibrant, efficient and inclusive cities”. Mr.Nath said that as of now 60% GDP is being generated from the urban centers andthispercentageislikelytofurtherincrease.
ESCA awards are based on the efforts made by the cities for the conservation of Water, Air,Habitat,EnergyandEarth.
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