Agenda in India Habitat III National Report - Inclusive Development; Sustainability and Issues of Climate Change
Q. Which of the following are amongst the development measures in India Habitat III National Report?
1) Adequate and affordable housing for urban poor and senior citizens
2) Waste to electricity
3) 60–90 per cent population to travel by public transport- Published on 13 Oct 16a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
The agenda has 4 points. 2 of them are –1. Inclusive Development- Composite living representing socio-economic population dynamics - inclusive development
- Adequate and affordable housing for urban poor and senior citizens
2. Sustainability and Issues of Climate Change
- 60–90 per cent population to travel by public transport
- Dominant mode of travel does not emit pollution in immediate environment
- Local travel, E-rickshaw, walking, etc. for last mile connectivity
- Street light LED with dimmer, low consumption, almanac micro-processor controlled
- Rainwater harvesting in all roads, streets and buildings
- Barrier-free pedestrian pathways and bicycle-ways
- Natural drainage pattern, climate change, cloud burst
- Waste-water treatment, on-site and re-use in immediate surroundings for gardening, sprinklers for dust control, etc.
- Reclaiming water bodies
- Bringing water use to half from standard use
- Cut down electricity consumption to 50 per cent level than normal use and 50 per cent generation from non-conventional sources
- Waste (collection 100 per cent) to electricity
- RCC roads, supported by pipes, integrated with future expansion plans, no digging
- Disaster preparedness.
