Archive · 21 Jun 2025
UP Cabinet Approves Green Policy for Sustainable Cities
Uttar Pradesh is launching a 'Green Policy' to make cities more eco-friendly.
The policy includes creating parks, gardens, and using green building materials.
Cities will be rated based on their environmental efforts.
The project will start with big cities and expand to all municipalities.
The goal is to reduce climate change impact and promote sustainable growth in urban areas.
This will be done in three phases, starting with smart cities and then to other cities.
The best-rated city will be awarded the ‘Ultimate Green City’ title.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the Urban Green Policy.
The policy aims to promote sustainable and eco-friendly urban growth.
A 'Green City Monitoring System' will rate cities based on environmental efforts.
The policy will be implemented in three phases, starting with smart cities.
Key initiatives include green spaces, green building standards, and public engagement.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet and Urban Development Department.
- What
- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the Urban Green Policy.
- When
- Approved on Friday, the exact date is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To drive sustainable and eco-friendly growth in urban areas and reduce the impact of climate change.
- Policy Name
- Urban Green Policy
- Approved by
- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet
- Objective
- Promote sustainable, eco-friendly urban growth
- Key Initiatives
- Green spaces, green building standards
- Implementation Phases
- Three phases
- First Phase Focus
- Smart cities and metro areas
