Telangana plans ₹20,000 crore project pipeline to make cities climate resilient by 2047
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Climate adaptation and urban planning: a relevant GS3 case study on sustainable infrastructure.
Why in news
Telangana government announced a ₹20,000 crore project pipeline and a Cool Roof Policy under the 'Telangana Rising 2047' vision to enhance urban climate resilience.
Background
The Telangana government is developing a roadmap to integrate climate concerns into urban planning and infrastructure across urban local bodies. The initiative includes a project pipeline valued at approximately ₹20,000 crore and specific policies like the Cool Roof Policy.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTelangana Rising 2047: The vision for making cities climate resilient by 2047.
- Fact₹20,000 crore: The estimated value of the project pipeline for urban climate resilience in Telangana.
- SchemeCool Roof Policy: A specific policy introduced by Telangana to mitigate urban heat.
Prelims practice question
Which specific policy has been introduced by the Telangana government to mitigate urban heat?
- (a)Cool Roof Policy
- (b)Green Roof Initiative
- (c)Solar Shield Policy
- (d)Heat Wave Mitigation Act
Show answer
Answer: (a) Cool Roof Policy — The note specifies the Cool Roof Policy as a policy introduced by Telangana to mitigate urban heat.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of integrating climate-resilient infrastructure into urban planning to mitigate the impacts of global warming in rapidly urbanizing Indian states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban Heat Island effect: Mitigation through Cool Roof Policy and heat-reflective materials
- Institutional integration: Aligning urban local body planning with state-level climate resilience goals
- Fiscal allocation: Balancing infrastructure spending between traditional development and climate adaptation
Keywords: Climate Resilience · Urban Planning · Heat Island Effect · Sustainable Infrastructure · Climate Adaptation
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