Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) Launched in Jaipur
Why in the news
India started the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) at an event in Jaipur, pushing circular economy thinking in cities across Asia and the Pacific.
Key facts
- C-3 links cities, policymakers, industry and researchers.
- Core idea: 3R – reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal called it vital for sustainable cities.
CITIIS 2.0 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Funding announced | ₹1,800 crore |
| Cities covered | 18 |
| States covered | 14 |
| Role of projects | Lighthouse models for other urban areas |
PM’s message
- India champions the Pro Planet and People (P3) approach and offered to share its experience.
- He suggested a working group to design the coalition’s framework.
Background
- The Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum for Asia and the Pacific was inaugurated in 2009 to promote waste management, resource efficiency and circular policies.
- The Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023) set 33 voluntary goals for a resource-efficient, circular economy, tackling fast growth, resource depletion and rising waste.
Exam angle
- Launch city: Jaipur.
- 3R stands for reduce, reuse, recycle.
- CITIIS 2.0: 18 cities, 14 states, ₹1,800 crore.
- Hanoi 3R Declaration: 33 voluntary goals.