Reducing water and power use by half and promoting renewable energy
Q. Which of the following are parts of government’s urban development strategy for the next 20 years?
1) Reducing water use by 50 per cent
2) Reducing electricity use by 40 per cent
3) Generating half of power from renewable sources- Published on 13 Oct 16a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 3
- The outcomes of new urban agenda based on sustainable urban planning would include reducing water and electricity use by 50 per cent from that of normal use, enabling over 60 per cent of urban travel by public transport, generating half of power from renewable sources, and promoting walking and cycling for last mile connectivity.
- Promoting natural drainage patterns, reducing waste generation of all kind and promoting greenery are some of the government agenda for sustainable urban development.
- Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister released the India Habitat III-National Report on World Habitat Day today, ahead of the UN Habitat III Conference in Quito, Ecuador later this month where a global new urban agenda for the next 20 years is going to be adopted.
- India’s strategy for urban development intends to give a big push to use growing urbanisation for rapid economic development while at the same time committing itself to address issues of sustainable development and climate change.
